Adam C Rogoff

Adam C Rogoff

September 21, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Exercising Independence in Restructuring—The Path to Better Governance

A rising number of distressed companies are appointing independent directors or managers prior to filing for bankruptcy. While the use of independents can aid a process, they can also hinder or delay the restructuring if used improperly. The key is appointing a disinterested person who acts on the advice of appropriate professionals.

By Adam C. Rogoff and Priya K. Baranpuria

8 minute read

November 09, 2017 | Law.com

Retail Restructuring

Various debt-burdened retailers are looking to their intellectual property assets as a source of untapped value for refinancing transactions. While it remains to be seen which strategies will be most successful, IP assets will play a key role in future retail restructurings.

By Adam C. Rogoff, Erica D. Klein and Marsha Sukach

8 minute read

September 26, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Fashion Forward Financing: Looking to Banks and IP for the Next Trend

Various debt-burdened retailers are looking to their intellectual property assets as a source of untapped value for refinancing transactions. While it remains to be seen which strategies will be most successful, IP assets will play a key role in future retail restructurings. As the value of brick-and-mortar "hard" assets stores becomes tapped out, a retailer's brands, licenses, and associated IP rights may present reliable sources of value.

By Adam C. Rogoff, Erica D. Klein and Marsha Sukach

15 minute read

August 29, 2017 | New York Law Journal

No Stress Distress: Asset Management Strategies for Facing Downturns With Style

Adam C. Rogoff, Erica D. Klein and Marsha Sukach of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel provide an overview of the current retailer restructuring environment, identify strategies for maximizing retail asset value, and provide practical tips to optimally position retailers and brands to succeed, including via out-of-court or in-court restructuring.

By Adam C. Rogoff, Erica D. Klein and Marsha Sukach

8 minute read

September 15, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Applying the Proper Valuation for a Company's Industry

Adam C. Rogoff, P. Bradley O'Neill and Anupama Yerramalli of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel discuss the importance of applying the optimal valuation methodology for the debtor's industry, whether or not it is a "commonly-used" restructuring methodology.

By Adam C. Rogoff, P. Bradley O'Neill and Anupama Yerramalli

13 minute read

April 26, 2004 | National Law Journal

Not-So-Critical Vendors

Critical vendors might have a harder time getting preferential treatment thanks to a recent 7th Circuit decision dealing with the KMart bankruptcy.

By Adam C. Rogoff

8 minute read

September 24, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Is Obamacare the Right Prescription for Insolvent Hospitals?

Adam C. Rogoff, a partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, and Anupama Yerramalli, an associate at the firm, write that while the American Hospital Association and other hospital groups publicly support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act because it promises to create a large pool of additional insured individuals, many community hospitals with a high Medicaid and uninsured patient population have expressed reservations regarding their ability to operate successfully after the ACA is fully implemented.

By Adam C. Rogoff and Anupama Yerramalli

13 minute read

July 25, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Health Care in Crisis

Adam C. Rogoff, a partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, and Mark E. Toney, a managing principal at Grant Thornton, discuss considerations for healthcare providers in financial distress, including stabilizing the workforce, from staff physicians to medical residents to union employees; maintaining patient records; working with a patient care ombudsman; and contingency planning for possible sale, merger or closure.

By Adam C. Rogoff and Mark E. Toney

13 minute read