Edward Kim and Jorge González have joined Force Ten Partners as partners. Kim and González are leading Force 10’s bankruptcy committee practice, which focuses on advisory services for official and ad hoc committees of unsecured trade, tort and litigation creditors, as well as equity committees.
Kim and González bring nearly 40 years of deep experience in restructuring, investment banking, structured finance and transaction advisory. Their engagement history comprises a mix of complex, high-profile and large and middle-market bankruptcy matters, including Revlon, Stimwave Technologies, J. Crew, OneWeb, CMX Cinemas, CarbonLite and Promise Healthcare. They tout a successful track record of seeking recoveries for unsecured creditors and forging profitable, post-restructuring business relationships.
In addition to their expertise in Chapter 11 committee advisory work, Kim and González are known for their ability to identify potential financial distress and devise strategic out-of-court solutions or “soft” landings in reorganization processes. Their proactive approach to restructuring will be a valuable addition to Force 10’s restructuring, distressed investment banking and litigation support practices.
Kim is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office, and González will open Force 10’s new Miami office. This expansion to Florida will allow Force 10 to better serve clients in the region and continue growing its national footprint.
Andre Artidiello is also joining Force 10 as a director in the Miami office, working with González. Artidiello previously worked on restructurings with Kim and González before joining H.I.G. Capital’s direct lending platform, where he focused on underwriting both performing and distressed investments and managing the fund’s distressed portfolio. His experience in underwriting and credit investment management will further expand Force 10’s work in representing creditors in both in- and out-of-court restructurings.
