Bryan V. Uelk

Bryan V. Uelk

Counsel, Corporate Restructuring
Bryan Uelk represents corporate debtors, investors and other key stakeholders in all aspects of complex restructuring transactions, bankruptcy and financial distress. He has substantial experience guiding domestic and international clients to obtain value-maximizing results in out-of-court and in-court restructurings, including numerous Chapter 11 cases across the country.

Bio

Mr. Uelk’s representations prior to joining Skadden include:

  • GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. and its debtor affiliates in their Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York
  • Automedx, LLC in its sale to affiliates of Water Street Healthcare Partners
  • Alpha Media Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries in their Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • the liquidating GUC trust in Neiman Marcus’ Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • Hilton Franchise Holding in connection with the Chapter 11 case of one of its franchisees in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. and certain subsidiaries in their Chapter 11 cases filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York
  • Sizmek Inc. and its affiliates in an out-of-court, balance-sheet restructuring of more than $150 million of funded indebtedness
  • an ad hoc committee of second-lien bondholders in connection with Transworld Systems Inc.’s out-of-court restructuring of more than $500 million of funded debt obligations
  • Victory Park Capital and certain of its affiliates in connection with Think Finance’s Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • Técnicas Marítimas Avanzadas, S.A. de C.V. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, TMA) in a successful out-of-court restructuring that deleveraged TMA’s balance sheet and provided TMA with critical liquidity
  • Seadrill Limited and certain of its direct and indirect subsidiaries in their multijurisdictional restructuring of approximately $20 billion of contract and debt obligations
  • Linn Energy, LLC and its affiliates in its Chapter 11 cases filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • Quintana Energy Services, LP in connection with its out-of-court recapitalization consisting of $40 million second-lien term loan provided by investors and the restructuring of its revolving credit facility agented by Amegy Bank

Mr. Uelk previously served as a JAG officer in the Missouri Air National Guard for several years, during which he advised commanders at both the wing and squadron levels on various personnel actions and provided legal assistance to airmen and their families.

Mr. Uelk is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and Turnaround Management Association. In recognition of his work, the Turnaround Management Association’s Chicago chapter has honored Mr. Uelk as an Emerging Leader.

Credentials

Education

  • LL.M., Washington University School of Law, 2014
  • J.D., Washington University School of Law, 2014
  • M.B.A., Washington University in St. Louis, 2014
  • B.A., DePauw University, 2010

Admissions

  • Illinois
  • New York
  • Missouri

Government Service

  • Captain, Missouri Air National Guard (2014-20)

Experience

  • Law Clerk, Hon. Barry S. Schermer, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (2015-16)

Bryan V. Uelk

Counsel, Corporate Restructuring
bryan.uelk@skadden.com