- Representing the collateral trustee in the Endo International plc Chapter 11 cases.
- Representing a national wireless provider in distressed asset transactions.
- Representing a major health care services company in various Chapter 11 cases.
- Representing an indenture trustee in the Chapter 11 cases of the Zohar CLO funds.
- Counsel to a debtor hospital in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
- Representing major financial institutions in their capacities as RMBS trustees in numerous Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and litigation matters.
- Counsel to the administrator for $12 billion in student loan securitizations in numerous regulatory and commercial litigation matters.
- Representing lenders and special servicers in distressed commercial real estate matters.
- Represented a major financial institution in the Chapter 11 cases of Residential Capital LLC, et al.
- Represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of MSR Resort Golf Course LLC and Grubb & Ellis Company.
- Represented the official committees of unsecured creditors in the health care Chapter 11 cases of St. Francis Hospital, Sound Shore Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center, Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, Cabrini Medical Center, Victory Memorial Hospital, CHA Hawaii LLC (Hawaii Medical Center), Forum Health, and North General Hospital.
- Represented an international shipping company in its cross-border Chapter 15 ancillary bankruptcy proceeding.
Partner,
- Phone: +1 212 210 9417
- Email: william.hao@alston.com
William utilizes his extensive bankruptcy, litigation and out-of-court restructuring experience to guide clients through insolvency matters and distressed situations. He works with clients to seek practical solutions to complex business problems.
William Hao is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Financial Restructuring & Reorganization Group. William is experienced in a wide range of bankruptcy, litigation, and out-of-court restructuring matters. He represents secured creditors, hedge funds, trade creditors, lessors and lessees, and other parties-in-interest in distressed situations and in all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings such as avoidance actions, claims litigation, and the assumption and rejection of contracts and leases. William also has extensive experience representing parties in securitizations and other structured finance products in distressed situations and in commercial litigation. William regularly advises clients on bankruptcy issues in connection with finance and M&A transactions.
William is a member of the board of directors for the Asian American Bar Association of New York and a co-chair of its Commercial Bankruptcy and Restructuring Committee. William also serves as a co-chair of the Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’/Debtors’ Rights Committee of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. He also serves as a co-chair of the firm’s New York Office Diversity Committee.
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Speaking Engagement April 23–26, 2025IPBA Chicago 2025William Hao will join the April 25 panel “Impact of Insolvency on Employee Rights and Benefits & Employee-Management Stand-Offs” to speak about the impact of insolvency on employee rights and benefits, as well as the dynamics of employee-management stand-offs at this conference hosted by the Inter-Pacific Bar Association.Speaking Engagement April 23–26, 2025IPBA Chicago 2025William Hao will join the April 25 panel “Impact of Insolvency on Employee Rights and Benefits & Employee-Management Stand-Offs” to speak about the impact of insolvency on employee rights and benefits, as well as the dynamics of employee-management stand-offs at this conference hosted by the Inter-Pacific Bar Association.
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Press Release November 26, 2024Alston & Bird Represents Coach USA in Transaction with Affiliates of The Renco GroupAlston & Bird represented Coach USA, a leading provider of passenger transportation and mobility services, in its transaction with an affiliate of The Renco Group Inc., Bus Company Holdings US LLC.Press Release November 26, 2024Alston & Bird Represents Coach USA in Transaction with Affiliates of The Renco GroupAlston & Bird represented Coach USA, a leading provider of passenger transportation and mobility services, in its transaction with an affiliate of The Renco Group Inc., Bus Company Holdings US LLC.
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Press Release November 8, 2024Alston & Bird Represents FTI Consulting Canada in Chesswood Group Bankruptcy FilingAlston & Bird represents FTI Consulting Canada Inc. as foreign representative in connection with the October 30, 2024 filings of Chesswood Group Limited and 13 of its affiliates in their respective Chapter 15 bankruptcy cases pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Chesswood is a financial services company that filed Canadian restructuring proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act on October 29, 2024.Press Release November 8, 2024Alston & Bird Represents FTI Consulting Canada in Chesswood Group Bankruptcy FilingAlston & Bird represents FTI Consulting Canada Inc. as foreign representative in connection with the October 30, 2024 filings of Chesswood Group Limited and 13 of its affiliates in their respective Chapter 15 bankruptcy cases pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Chesswood is a financial services company that filed Canadian restructuring proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act on October 29, 2024.
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Speaking Engagement November 7–10, 20242024 NAPABA ConventionZain Haq, William Hao, and BJay Pak are speaking at the NAPABA Annual Convention on November 7-10.Speaking Engagement November 7–10, 20242024 NAPABA ConventionZain Haq, William Hao, and BJay Pak are speaking at the NAPABA Annual Convention on November 7-10.
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Speaking Engagement July 17, 2024Crypto/Regulation/Bankruptcy and Everything in BetweenWilliam Hao will be a panelist at this webinar co-sponsored by the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Business and Criminal Law sections.Speaking Engagement July 17, 2024Crypto/Regulation/Bankruptcy and Everything in BetweenWilliam Hao will be a panelist at this webinar co-sponsored by the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Business and Criminal Law sections.
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Webinar July 16, 2024Structured CLE: Bankruptcy BasicsPlease join us for a Structured team training, led by Stephen Blank and William Hao.Webinar July 16, 2024Structured CLE: Bankruptcy BasicsPlease join us for a Structured team training, led by Stephen Blank and William Hao.
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In the News January 8, 2024The Deal | Rising Stars: Alston & Bird Promotes in M&A, PE, RestructuringJohn Gerl, William Hao, Jacob Johnson, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate and Daniel Rowe are noted for being promoted to partner in 2024.In the News January 8, 2024The Deal | Rising Stars: Alston & Bird Promotes in M&A, PE, RestructuringJohn Gerl, William Hao, Jacob Johnson, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate and Daniel Rowe are noted for being promoted to partner in 2024.
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In the News January 4, 2024Daily Report | Alston and Kilpatrick Keep Up Atlanta-Heavy Partner PromotionsNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.In the News January 4, 2024Daily Report | Alston and Kilpatrick Keep Up Atlanta-Heavy Partner PromotionsNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.
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In the News January 4, 2024Law360 | Litigators Dominate in Alston & Bird’s 27-Partner ClassNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.In the News January 4, 2024Law360 | Litigators Dominate in Alston & Bird’s 27-Partner ClassNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.
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Press Release January 3, 2024Alston & Bird Elects 27 New PartnersAlston & Bird announces the election of 27 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The new partners span six offices and 11 practice groups.Press Release January 3, 2024Alston & Bird Elects 27 New PartnersAlston & Bird announces the election of 27 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The new partners span six offices and 11 practice groups.
Bar Admissions
- New York
Education
- St. John’s University (LL.M., 2007)
- St. John’s University (J.D., 2005)
- University of Michigan (B.A., 2001)
Memberships
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Turnaround Management Association
- New York City Bar Association