Represents hedge funds, private equity firms, CLOs, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals in connection with acquisitions and sales of distressed and illiquid assets, including corporate bank loans (LSTA and LMA), bankruptcy claims, trust interests, post-reorganization securities and litigation claims. 

Neil regularly counsels clients in the review and analysis of credit agreements, bond indentures, restructuring support agreements and advises on matters arising in connection with distressed special situations investments, such as rights offerings, plan voting, distributions, MNPI issues and trade disputes.

• Private equity firms, investment funds and financial institutions as investors and exiting creditors in distressed acquisitions and corporate restructurings, including advising on loan-to-own strategies, distressed asset sales and DIP financing.
• Investment funds as buyers and sellers of distressed loans, bankruptcy claims, post-restructuring equity and other distressed investment products.

Education
American University, Washington College of Law, JD, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Articles Editor, American University International Law Review
University of Pennsylvania, BA

Admissions
New York

Courts/Agencies
US District Court, Southern District of New York

Prior Experience
Assistant Vice President and Officer; Credit Default and Sovereign Risk Underwriter – FCIA Management Company, a subsidiary of American Financial Group
Legal Intern, Hon. Stephen S. Mitchell, US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia