Asset Sales & Acquisitions

Golden Goodrich LLP represents fiduciaries and parties in asset sales under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code and in state court receivership and assignment proceedings. The firm advises clients on structuring and executing sales of businesses, real property, intellectual property, and other assets, whether as a going concern or through orderly liquidation. The firm’s attorneys advise on bid procedures, stalking horse protections, auction mechanics, and the resolution of competing liens and claims. Golden Goodrich LLP also represents buyers, sellers, and creditors in connection with the sale or spin-off of underperforming divisions or assets.

The firm guides purchasers, sellers, secured creditors, and fiduciaries through every phase of the distressed asset transaction process. This includes conducting critical pre-acquisition due diligence, assessing asset values and potential liabilities, structuring sale transactions to maximize recovery, and navigating the competitive bidding environment of bankruptcy auctions. Golden Goodrich LLP advises on the use of stalking horse agreements, breakup fees, bid protections, and overbid procedures to achieve the best possible outcome for its clients.

Golden Goodrich LLP has extensive experience with Section 363 sales in Chapter 11 cases, where assets can be sold free and clear of liens, claims, and encumbrances. The firm also handles asset sales in Chapter 7 liquidations, state court receiverships, and assignments for the benefit of creditors. Its attorneys understand the unique legal and practical considerations involved in selling operating businesses, commercial real estate, intellectual property, equipment, and inventory in distressed contexts.

Whether representing a trustee seeking to maximize estate value, a buyer looking to acquire quality assets at favorable terms, or a creditor protecting its secured interest in the sale process, Golden Goodrich LLP brings the transactional skill and bankruptcy expertise necessary to close complex deals efficiently and effectively.