Michael Neumeister

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Michael S. Neumeister</strong> is a partner with Cooley LLP in Los Angeles. He represents debtors, lenders and equityholders in complex in-court and out-of-court restructurings, and he advises buyers in significant bankruptcy sales. Mr. Neumeister’s representation of the lenders and purchaser of substantially all assets of VICE Media was named the 2024 Distressed M&amp;A Deal of the Year ($250MM to $500MM) at the M&amp;A Advisor’s 18th Annual Turnaround Awards. His practice encompasses litigation of bankruptcy and distressed-debt issues in bankruptcy court, state court and appellate courts, and he has a wide array of experience representing clients in bankruptcy and restructuring matters in many different industries, including real estate and hospitality. Mr. Neumeister has been recognized since 2022 in <em>The Best Lawyers in America</em> for Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and since 2023 by <em>Lawdragon</em>, and he was named a “Rising Star” in the field of Bankruptcy &amp; Creditor/Debtor Rights in <em>Super Lawyers</em> from 2013-20. Mr. Neumeister frequently lectures on restructuring topics. His most recent article, “Sale toggles in Chapter 11 plan processes,” was published in the November 2021 edition of <em>Financier Worldwide</em>. Mr. Neumeister received his B.A. in 2006 from the University of California, San Diego and his J.D. in 2010 from the University of Southern California.</p>