Tom Lynch’s practice focuses on representation of debtors, creditors, and other parties-in-interest in a wide range of restructuring matters, including bankruptcy proceedings, bankruptcy-related transactions, out-of-court restructurings, and related litigation.

Tom also has an active pro bono practice, focusing principally on international human rights law and related issues.

Tom joined the firm in 2019.

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Notable Experience

Notable Experience

  • Genesis Global Capital, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, in its Chapter 11 restructuring proceedings and related litigation matters, many involving issues of foreign law.

  • Miami International Holdings Inc. in its acquisition of LedgerX from FTX subsidiaries in their Chapter 11 cases.

  • FullBeauty Brands in the acquisition of assets of CUUP, Inc. through an assignment for the benefit of creditors process.

  • LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates in Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and the United States in the voluntary reorganization and restructuring of their debt under Chapter 11 protection in the United States.

  • HSBC Bank and related entities in defending multibillion-dollar clawback actions related to the Madoff Ponzi scheme and the bankruptcy of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities.

  • P3A in various litigation and third-party discovery matters relating to the transformation of Puerto Rico’s energy system, including advising on litigation matters seeking to impede the concession of its transmission and distribution assets.

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Publications

“Recent Success in Dismissing Fraudulent Conveyance Claims in Deed-in-Lieu Transaction,” (co-authored with Lisa M. Schweitzer, Daniel C. Reynolds, Joseph Lanzkron, and Timothy Wolfe), Cleary Gottlieb Alert Memo, June 26, 2024; republished by The Real Estate Finance Journal

“Decoding Adjudicatory Comity for Foreign Insolvency Proceedings,” (co-authored with David Z. Schwartz and Pablo Correa), Cleary Gottlieb Global Restructuring Insights, May 2024; republished by Pratt’s Journal of Bankruptcy Law.

“Third Party Releases in Subchapter V Plans,” (co-authored with Thomas Kessler and Maddie Hundley), Cleary Gottlieb Global Restructuring Insights, May 2024

“Accommodation Deals Could Aid Distressed Auto Suppliers,” (co-authored with Jane VanLare) Law360, January 19, 2023

“Rough Justice: Third Circuit Holds Subordination Agreements May Be Superseded in Cramdown,” (co-authored with Lisa M. Schweitzer, Sean A. O’Neal, Luke A. Barefoot, and Jane VanLare) Cleary Gottlieb Alert Memo, August 31, 2020; republished by Law360.

“3rd Circ. Sheds Light On Ch. 11 Liability Release Approval,” (co-author Jane VanLare), Law360, January 14, 2020.