Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf appointed James Sullivan as a partner in the firm’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights practice group.

Prior to joining Windels Marx, Sullivan was a partner at the law firms of Moses & Singer, Arent Fox and McDermott Will & Emory.

Sullivan’s primary focus is corporate restructuring, distressed situations and complex commercial disputes. He has experience representing debtors, trustees, creditor committees, indenture trustees, banks, secured and unsecured creditors, distressed investors and other parties in interest in large Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 cases, as well as in federal and state courts around the country. He also regularly represents buyers of distressed businesses and assets, both in and outside of bankruptcy.

A significant portion of James’ practice involves an international component. Sullivan has participated in the following international insolvencies: include Parmalat, Daewoo, Refco, Lehman, Fairfield and Petroplus.