In re Urban Commons 2 West LLC (Bankr. SDNY)

Representing secured and DIP lenders in the bankruptcy of real estate developer and hotelier, Urban Commons 2 West LLC and certain affiliates (“Urban Commons”), which defaulted on hotel loans during the COVID-19 pandemic and filed for chapter 11 protection in November 2022. On behalf of its secured lender clients, Herrick has negotiated the post-petition financing, bid procedures, sale milestones, disclosure statement and plan of reorganization, recently securing a critical win on behalf of its clients regarding the treatment of escrowed insurance proceeds as property of the estate in February 2023. This matter is ongoing.