Keith Patrick Banner

About Keith Patrick Banner

I focus on business insolvency and distressed transactions with relevant experience in a variety of industries, including retail, entertainment, technology and real estate. I help guide companies through a myriad of insolvency solutions that are appropriate for the particular circumstance, including out-of-court transactions, such as the refinance of complex loan facilities or an assignment for the benefit of creditors (“ABC”); or through the bankruptcy court in a chapter 11 reorganization or chapter 7 liquidation. I provide a calm and understanding approach to what often amounts to a rather tumultuous time for a business.

Experience

1. Partner

   Greenberg Glusker Llp

   Jan 2022 — Present

   Litigation-Defending landlord in complex fraudulent transfer case by the liquidating trustee of an art gallery in its Chapter 11 case, involving several companies and several defendants-Represented client in a complex commercial case involving failed oil and gas investments in three countries (Canada, United States & Spain)-Represented client in a multi-defendant fraudulent transfer lawsuit arising out of the bankruptcy of the debtor company. The plaintiff sued our client, a mezzanine lender, and several other parties, for fraudulent transfer in connection with a previous leveraged buyout (LBO)-Represented oversees company in successful defense of preference lawsuit in solar company\'s Chapter 7 case.Bankruptcy & Insolvency-Representing Jason Rund, the Chapter 7 Trustee in complex chapter 7 bankruptcy cases-Represented men’s clothing retail company in “Chapter 22” (two separate Chapter 11 cases), one in which the company re-organized and the other through which the company liquidated-Represented retail furniture operator in Southern California in out-of-court liquidation, after which we guided the client through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy-Assisted an architectural group in enforcing rights under executory contracts in large healthcare chapter 11 case-Represented oversees television distribution company in enforcing its contractual rights in media company\'s chapter 11 case.Corporate Transactional-Assisted client in workout of multiple real estate projects, including hotels, land developments, and commercial properties. Also evaluated and assisted in workout of funds raised by client to purchase real estate projects-Represented a vegetarian restaurant group in its acquisition by a private equity firm-Represented international musical equipment manufacturer in its acquisition of popular guitar amp manufacturer.

Education

• UCLA

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science- International Relations

  2005