Geoffrey King, a restructuring partner, joins King & Spalding in Chicago
King & Spalding, an American international corporate law firm, announced on February 13 that Geoffrey M. King has joined
Geoffrey King, a restructuring partner, joins King & Spalding in Chicago
King & Spalding, an American international corporate law firm, announced on February 13 that Geoffrey M. King has joined the firm's Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group as a partner. He is based in the Chicago office.
Geoffrey King provides counsel on a wide range of matters related to intricate corporate reorganisations, distressed asset purchases, bankruptcy proceedings, workouts, and bankruptcy-related disputes.
He represents a variety of stakeholders, including major and mid-size corporate debtors, secured lenders, equity sponsors, purchasers, unsecured creditors, and other interested parties, in both in-court and out-of-court restructurings.
Additionally, King has significant experience in advising boards of directors, special committees of boards of directors, and independent directors in distressed situations, including internal investigations.
"Geoff adds additional first-chair capabilities to our restructuring team, and his broad range of experience fits well with our platform, our client base and our plans for continued expansion of the team," said Todd Holleman, head of the firm's CFI practice group.
"Geoff is a bright, energetic lawyer with a stellar service orientation whose counsel will be highly valued by clients, especially as this period of economic uncertainty continues," Holleman added.
King joins the firm from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, where he was a partner. He earned his undergraduate degree from Miami University and his J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.
King expressed excitement about the prospect of offering clients facing significant challenges in the uncertain economic climate the seamless practice integration and team approach to service that King & Spalding has impressed upon them.
"The firm's platform and strategic vision provide a great opportunity to expand my practice and be part of an exciting growth story for the firm's transactional team," King said.