Bio

Dennis Loughlin focuses his practices on both general corporate law and counseling secured and unsecured creditors across the U.S. in all phases of restructuring and insolvency proceedings, creditors’ rights and commercial disputes. His insolvency experience includes traditional bankruptcy work, but also receiverships and out-of-court loan workouts, and he has particular experience with these issues as they relate to Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS). Clients know Dennis to be a problem solver and appreciate his direct and practical approach. As many clients do not have a dedicated in-house chief legal officer, Dennis is regularly called upon to serve as “outside general counsel” for corporate entities across numerous industries – including auto supply, information technology, quality control and craft brewing. Part of this role entails serving as clients’ first call on issues, acting as the quarterback in order to find the right Warner colleagues in other specialty areas, as needed. With a proficiency in the Michigan Special Tool Lien Act and the Michigan Mold Lien Act, Dennis represents parties in disputes under these Acts in both bankruptcy and state courts, and lectures regularly on these topics. A significant portion of his practice is devoted to the area of distressed auto supply. “The strategic considerations in distressed auto supply cases are very different from those of other industries,” Dennis explains, “because of how complex the supply chain is and the consequences of potentially shutting down a production line. If attorneys are merely dabbling in this space, they may quickly find the formula that they are accustomed to applying quickly gets thrown out on its ear.” “Before COVID, a number of industries were already facing pressures, for example, in the areas of raw material shortages and tariffs,” Dennis adds. “Thanks to PPP-related cash injections, some of that was delayed – but, as that money works its way through the system and creditors’ remedies are returned to them, we will undoubtedly see higher levels of distress and defaults than we’ve recently experienced. Our team at Warner is ready to help our clients respond."