Hugh McCullough advises clients in complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation, state court receiverships, in-court and out-of-court restructurings, and secured financing transactions. He began his career as a member of the teams representing Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines in connection with their successful Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. His work in the aviation industry continues with recent engagements advising clients in connection with the bankruptcy cases of American Airlines and its affiliates.
Hugh's expertise and experience also extends to the power industry. He advises power generators and marketers on protecting their rights before and after bankruptcy. He represented parties in connection with the bankruptcy cases of Dynegy Holdings and AES Eastern Energy, each a significant power generator in the New York area. He regularly advises power generators and marketers on ways to protect themselves from counterparty bankruptcies.
Hugh frequently represents plaintiffs and defendants in connection with fraudulent transfer and fiduciary duty litigation in bankruptcy. His representations include work on behalf of a chapter 7 trustee pursuing claims against various defendants, as well as work on behalf of a former officer of a mortgage origination company defending against avoidance and fiduciary duty claims.
Hugh has significant experience in negotiating, structuring, and securing a variety of financing in and out of bankruptcy. He represented secured creditors in connection with post-bankruptcy credit agreements extended to Lyondell Chemical and WCI Communities. He also advises clients in connection with debtor-in-possession financing orders and cash collateral orders, and routinely represents lending institutions in troubled loans and out-of-court workouts.
In recent engagements, Hugh has represented debtors, creditors, and trustees in connection with successful bankruptcy sales conducted under section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, including the sale of a substantial Washington gaming operation.
Representative Experience
In re American Airlines, Inc., et al.
Representation of various clients in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of American Airlines, Inc., and its affiliates. (Ongoing)
In re Edra D. Blixseth
Representation of Chapter 7 trustee for the bankruptcy estate of Edra D. Blixseth, a former owner of the Yellowstone Mountain Club in Montana. (Ongoing)
In re Impex Development, LLC
Representation of defendant in action brought by the trustee for Impex. (Ongoing)
In re LLS America, LLC, et al.
Representation of various defendants in fraudulent transfer actions commenced against them by the bankruptcy estate. (Ongoing)
Stellar J Corp. v. Applied Filter Technology, Inc., et al.
Representation of lender in connection with intercreditor dispute. (Ongoing)
In re TC Global, Inc.
Representation of bidder for assets of TC Global, Inc., which operated Tully's brand cafes. (Ongoing)
In re THQ, Inc., et al.
Representation of technology company in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of game publisher THQ, Inc. and its affiliates. (Ongoing)
In re AES Eastern Energy, L.P.
Representation of an electrical system operator in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of AES Eastern and its affiliates. (2013)
In re Dynegy Holdings, Inc., et al.
Representation of an electrical system operator in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Dynegy Holdings, Inc., and its affiliates. (2013)
In re Borders Group, Inc., et al.
Representation of Seattle's Best Coffee LLC in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Borders Group, Inc. and its affiliates. (2012)
In re Consolidated Meridian Funds
Representation of investors in connection with the consolidated Meridian Fund bankruptcy cases. (2012)
In re Evergreen Gaming Corp., et al.
Representation of Grant Thornton Limited as receiver and foreign representative in Chapter 15 cases involving several operating casinos in Washington. (2012)
In re MF Global, Inc., et al.
Representation of various parties with claims against large defunct commodities firm. (2012)
In re Snokist Growers
Representation of growers with claims against bankrupt fruit distributor. (2012)
In re Circuit City Stores, Inc., et al.
Representation of major publishing company in connection with preference action brought by the Circuit City liquidating trust. (2011)
In re ITI Internet Services, Inc.
Representation of financial institution in connection with Chapter 7 bankruptcy of credit card processor. (2011)
Sterling Savings Bank v. Detroit Auto Works Inc.
Representation of landlord in connection with receivership in eastern Washington. (2011)
In re CIT Group, Inc., et al.
Representation of major technology company with financing contracts with affiliates of CIT Group in connection with the CIT Group bankruptcy. (2010)
Ellis v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Representation of financial institution in connection with dispute over refinancing loan. (2010)
Metropolitan Mortgage & Securities Co. v. Nationwide Life Insurance Company
Representation of financial institution in connection with dispute over settlement agreement. (2010)
In re PLVTZ, Inc., et al.
Representation of newspaper publisher in connection with preference action brought by the PLVTZ Chapter 7 trustee. (2010)
In re Pope & Talbot, Inc., et al.
Representation of various Canadian companies in connection with preference actions brought by the Chapter 7 trustee for Pope & Talbot. (2010)
In re Delta Air Lines, Inc., et al.*
Representation of Delta Air Lines, Inc. and its affiliates in their Chapter 11 cases. (2009)
In re Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc., et al.*
Representation of Frontier Airlines and its affiliates in their Chapter 11 cases. (2009)
In re Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., et al.
Representation of major regional independent system operator in connection with Lehman's Chapter 11 cases. (2009)
In re Lyondell Chemical Company, et al.*
Representation of major secured creditor of Lyondell Chemical Company and its affiliates in connection with one of the largest debtor-in-possession financings on record. (2009)
In re Mastro
Representation of secured creditor of Michael Mastro in connection with his Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. (2009)
In re WCI Communities, Inc., et al.*
Representation of secured creditor of homebuilder WCI Communities and its affiliates in connection with their Chapter 11 cases. (2009)
* Denotes experience completed at a prior firm