While all types of businesses are subject to economic downturns, among those likely to find themselves in need of receivership services are partnerships. Partnership disputes can arise for any number of reasons, and receivers can provide an immense service in terms of preserving value for any assets held by the partnership — particularly when the […]
As we make our way through the end of forbearance for many owners and operating companies, we expect receivership assignments to rise. For businesses across many sectors the challenges will continue in the coming months, leading many to seek expertise in problem resolution and workout services. In Part I of this series, DWC shared the […]
As the economic downturn continues, the need for receivers will increase. Partnerships and operating companies in distress will seek assistance, and for those pursuing resolution for the first time, it’s key to note several types of receivership that are common to helping preserve collateral during times of dispute. There are several common situations that may […]
As we work through the current economic downturn, many project stakeholders will confront the question of whether a receivership is key to the best possible path to resolution. In a recent webinar discussion with four attorneys from Global 100 firm Sheppard Mullin, DWC Chairman and CEO Douglas Wilson shared perspective as a receiver over the […]
Even as America celebrated its longest financial expansion in history, many mid-size operating companies were already starting to show signs of trouble in late 2019. Growing trade tensions, lack of capital market access, and a global slowdown helped trigger a rise in corporate restructurings as the year progressed. Now, due to the coronavirus pandemic and […]
RECEIVERSHIP CALLS NO LONGER AN ANOMALY AT DOUGLAS WILSON COMPANIES Retail failures kicked off 2019, but other sectors – including real estate – are facing challenges. The year began with a “retail apocalypse” commanding the headlines, as such notable brands as Barney’s, Marie Callender’s, Gymboree, Z Gallerie, Forever 21, and Payless filed for bankruptcy protection. […]
Over the past decade, Baker has been appointed on or served as lead agent on more than 80 Receiver, Provisional Director, Trustee and Partition Referee matters, including regulatory receivership assignments from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, and State Courts. Ryan is one of the industry’s high achievers, with extensive regulatory receivership experience […]
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Ryan Baker Promoted to Vice President at Douglas Wilson Companies
SAN DIEGO – January 11, 2022 – Douglas Wilson Companies (DWC) today announced that Ryan C. Baker has...