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Acting as legal counsel for the Chapter 7 trustee, Warner attorneys quickly brokered the sale of the Enstrom Helicopter Corp., getting through bankruptcy court approval to closing in less than four months. The speed of the process and the concerted actions of all involved enabled Enstrom, which designs and manufactures helicopters for commercial, government and personal use, to continue as a going concern from its headquarters in Menominee, Michigan.
Warner moved quickly to prevent Enstrom&rsquo;s experienced workforce from leaving for other jobs, and the Warner team&rsquo;s commitment to collaboration and a focus on creative problem-solving proved key in saving the iconic manufacturer and 70-plus jobs. 
Some of the challenges in this complex transaction included: 
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Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency

Warner Brokers Sale of Helicopter Manufacturer in Bankruptcy

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Warner Brokers Sale of Helicopter Manufacturer in Bankruptcy

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