Jeffrey M. Wolf

Jeffrey M. Wolf is a member of the Firm's Corporate and Restructuring & Special Situations practices focusing his practice primarily on middle market financing transactions and restructuring matters, including the representation of commercial banks, other nonbank financial institutions, second lien and mezzanine lenders, funds and family offices in connection with all types of financing transactions, workouts and restructuring matters, as well as representing sponsor-backed and non-sponsor-backed borrowers in their credit relationships. Jeff has represented lenders in credit facilities and restructurings throughout the U.S. and internationally. Jeff is a former principal with The Ozer Group and Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, two of the leading companies in the retail liquidation, restructuring and retail finance industry. In his prior roles, Jeff managed numerous complex transactions involving the acquisition and liquidation of hundreds of millions of dollars of retail inventories, owned and leased real estate and related assets. Jeff brings his broad business experience and perspective to his active financial and restructuring practices.

Concentrations

•Debt financing, including asset based loans, cash flow loans, second lien, 'tranche-B', mezzanine and subordinated debt financings
•Intercreditor relationships, including Agreements Among Lenders (AALs)
•Business and debt restructuring and workouts, in and out of court
•Bankruptcy (debtor and creditor side representations)
•Distressed asset acquisitions (in and outside of insolvency proceedings)
•Acquisition finance
•Retail finance
•Retail, manufacturing and industrial liquidations
•Retail real estate, including lease designation rights

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Banking and Finance Law, 2024-2026
•Member, The M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, “Restructuring Deal of the Year” for the restructuring of A.B.C. Carpet Co, Inc. and affiliates, 2022
•Listed, Boston magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Bankruptcy & Workout,' 2022-2025
•Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, “Star Lawyers,” 2019-2021
•Member, Winning Team, M&A Advisor's Turnaround Awards, 'Sec. 363 Sale of the Year (Over $100MM to $250MM)' for the Section 363 sale of Eastern Outfitters, 2018
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers and New England Super Lawyers, 2006-2018
•Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, 'Retail Services Turnaround of the Year,' for the Frederick’s of Hollywood Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization and acquisition by Authentic Brands Group, 2016
•Member, Winning Team, M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, 'Distressed M&A Deal of the Year (Between $10MM to $25MM)” for the Acquisition of Frederick's of Hollywood by Authentic Brands Group, 2016
•Member, Winning Team, 'Consumer Goods Turnaround of the Year” for the Orchard Supply Hardware Stores sale to Lowes,' Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, 2014
•Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Award, 'Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (Over $100 million to $1 billion),' for the Chapter 11 reorganization of HMX, LLC, 2014
•Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Award, 'Sec. 363 Sale of the Year (Over $100mm to $1 Billion),' for the 363 Bankruptcy Sale of Orchard Supply Hardware Stores, 2014
•Member, Winning Team, U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2013
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5