About Michael

Michael is a premier restructuring lawyer highly sought after for his extensive experience in bankruptcy and restructuring across various industries. He represents debtors, lenders and equity holders in complex in-court and out-of-court restructurings, and advises buyers in significant bankruptcy sales. Michael’s representation of the lenders and purchaser of substantially all assets of VICE Media was named the 2024 Distressed M&A Deal of the Year ($250MM to $500MM) at the M&A Advisor’s 18th Annual Turnaround Awards. Michael’s practice encompasses litigation of bankruptcy and distressed debt issues in bankruptcy court, state court and appellate courts.

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California

Experience

Heliogen Announces Sale to Zeo Energy

Heliogen Announces Sale to Zeo Energy

May 29, 2025

Cooley advised Heliogen, a provider of on-demand clean energy technology solutions, on its definitive agreement with Zeo Energy, a Florida-based provider of residential solar and energy efficiency solutions, representing the culmination of Heliogen’s review of strategic alternatives and pursuant to which Zeo will acquire all of Heliogen’s outstanding equity securities in an all-stock transaction.

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Alexander Gefter
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Pat O'Connell
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Susan Choy
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Helenanne Connolly
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Ross Eberly
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Michael Neumeister
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Justin Kisner
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Michael Aridi Barake
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Nikki Chang DiFederico
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Uber Announces $1 Billion Exchangeable Senior Notes Offering

Uber Announces $1 Billion Exchangeable Senior Notes Offering

May 15, 2025

Cooley advised Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), a technology platform that uses a massive network, top technology, operational excellence and deep product knowledge to power movement from Point A to Point B, on its offering of $1 billion principal amount of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2028.

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Darren DeStefano
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Shannon Eagan
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Claire Keast-Butler
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SKIMS Acquires SKKN by Kim From Kim Kardashian and Coty

SKIMS Acquires SKKN by Kim From Kim Kardashian and Coty

March 21, 2025

Cooley advised Kim Kardashian, an American media personality, socialite and businesswoman, on SKIMS’ acquisition of SKKN by Kim, a beauty, skincare, and fragrance brand she founded, including the 20% stake held by Coty.

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Adam Chase
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Kimberly Nguyen
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Liz Paisner
Associate, New York
Matthew Caplan
Partner, San Francisco
Stephanie Gentile
Partner, New York
Mark Windfeld-Hansen
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Calvin Lee
Associate, New York
John Paul Oleksiuk
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Tempus AI Closes $300 Million Incremental Debt Financing

Tempus AI Closes $300 Million Incremental Debt Financing

February 18, 2025

Cooley advised Tempus AI (Nasdaq: TEM), a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, on its $300 million incremental term loan and revolving credit commitments under its credit agreement with Ares Capital Corporation. Partners Addison Pierce and Michael Tollini led the Cooley team advising Tempus, which also included partner Eileen Marshall and associates JJ Meng, Stevie Yu and Yichao Zhang.

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Nuvation Bio Announces up to $250 Million Nondilutive Financings From Sagard Healthcare Partners

Nuvation Bio Announces up to $250 Million Nondilutive Financings From Sagard Healthcare Partners

February 18, 2025

Cooley advised Nuvation Bio (NYSE: NUVB), a global biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology, on its nondilutive financings of up to $250 million with Sagard Healthcare Partners.

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Rankings and accolades

Best Lawyers in America – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2022 – present)

Lawdragon – 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers in America (2023 – present)

Super Lawyers – Rising Star in Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights (2013 – 2020)

Memberships and affiliations

American Bankruptcy Institute, member

Turnaround Management Association