Aimee S. Willig

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Aimee Willig specializes in the representation of debtors-in-possession, landlords, secured creditors, trustees and creditors’ committees in various industries.

Worldpoint Logistics, Inc.

Worldpoint Logistics, Inc., a licensed freight broker, was placed into an involuntary bankruptcy that was converted to a voluntary Chapter 11. Working with Worldpoint, its lender Deutsche and numerous carriers, BSK brought resolution to the litigation under a consensual Plan of Liquidation.

Westar Financial Services, Inc.

A publicly traded company, Westar originated, serviced and securitized vehicle leases. After its primary lender terminated its relationship, Westar was guided in its Chapter 11 to recover on claims against the lender and maximize the value of its assets. Our work resulted in a confirmed Plan of Reorganization providing more than $30 million in distributions, representing full payment to creditors and a return to equity.

Amerion LLC

Amerion provides internet service to customers in 25 states. Due to a significant dispute with its primary carrier and the effects of a roll up, Amerion engaged BSK to represent it in a Chapter 11. We worked with Amerion to negotiate a resolution of its dispute with its carrier, infusion of new capital from its members, and payment terms with its unsecured creditors — all resulting in confirmation of a Plan of Reorganization and continued operations.

Tesoro Petroleum/Olympic Pipeline Bankruptcy

Tesoro is one of four major petroleum shippers through the Olympic Pipeline running through Washington and Oregon. When Olympic Pipeline filed Chapter 11, Tesoro engaged us to represent it to continue addressing recovery of large refunds due it and appropriate rate-setting at the state (Washington UTC) and federal (FERC) levels. We spearheaded efforts in the bankruptcy court that resulted in full refunds being paid to Tesoro and other shippers and resolved long-standing rate disputes between Tesoro and Olympic Pipeline.

UStel, Inc.

UStel was a publicly-traded long distance reseller financed by Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P., to whom UStel owed approximately $25 million. We worked with UStel to negotiate DIP financing prior to filing its Chapter 11, then worked with Goldman Sachs and various carriers to complete a sale of UStel’s assets under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Advanced Technology Video, Inc.

Advanced Technology Video was a leading worldwide security solution provider of high performance video products for closed circuit television. ATV designed and manufactured leading edge products, including digital and analog multiplexers and storage solutions, network and Internet-based remote video surveillance and various other security products. We worked with ATV to negotiate with its lenders and Unsecured Creditors’ Committee to confirm a Plan of Reorganization.

WoDo, LLC

A subsidiary of Trillium Corporation, WoDo owns several parcels of real property which are part of Denver Commons. The properties are located in the proximity of Denver’s sports arenas. WoDo’s primary secured lender was placed into a receivership proceeding by the State of Washington. Under the direction of its Receiver, the lender commenced foreclosure proceedings against WoDo’s property. BSK filed a Chapter 11 petition on behalf of WoDo and negotiated a settlement with its lender, reducing a $23 million secured debt to $15.8 million. The settlement was approved by the bankruptcy court. A proposed Plan of Reorganization is pending before the Bankruptcy Court.

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