Kenneth L. Rothenberg
Partner
Ken advises investment banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds and other financial institutions on legal issues related to the purchase and sale of domestic and international par and distressed assets, including primary and secondary loans, private debt securities, equity interests and bankruptcy trade claims. Ken also advises clients on bankruptcy and reorganization and has experience in special situation investments and loan restructuring. In addition, Ken advises clients in corporate and securities matters. Ken's practice focuses on advising investors in private equity and debt transactions, including secured and unsecured debt transactions. Additionally, Ken represents clients in derivative transactions, with an emphasis on negotiating and structuring master agreements, credit support annexes and credit default protection.
Ken is also an active participant in the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) sitting on numerous LSTA committees. He is a regular speaker for the LSTA on topics relating to secondary loan market transactions.
Publications
- LSTA Finalizes Distressed Buy-In/Sell-Out Provisions (September 22, 2011)
- Payments by Enron are "Settlement Payments" under the Bankruptcy Code's Safe Harbor Provisions (July 18, 2011)
- Survey - Evidence: Attorney-Client Privilege & Work Product Doctrine 76 DENV. U.L. REV. 825 (1999)
Events
Speaker
- "Essentials of Equity Trading for the Loan Market," LSTA Teach-In Series, New York City, New York (June 28, 2011)
- "Comparison of LSTA/LMA Secondary Loan Trading Documents," LSTA/LMA Teach-In Series, New York City, New York (March 25, 2010)
- "An Introduction to LSTA Distressed Trading Documentation," LSTA Teach-In Series, New York City, New York (July 29, 2009) (December 12, 2009)
Professional Recognition
- New York Rising Star in Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, Metro Magazine (October 2011)
