David advises investment banks and hedge funds on legal issues related to the purchase and sale of loans and securities of distressed and bankrupt companies, including bank debt, notes, trade claims and accounts receivable, both domestically and in Europe. David also advises clients on general corporate and securities matters, as well as the structuring of bankruptcy-triggered puts and other hedging vehicles designed for credit default protection. David is an active member of the Trade Practices and Forms Committee of the Loan Syndications and Trading Association. In addition, David has experience with representation of institutions in the purchase and sale of commercial mortgage loans and real estate portfolios.