Practice Areas
Education
- B.A., Davidson College, 1999
- J.D., Boston College Law School, 2004, cum laude
Bar & Court Admissions
- North Carolina, 2004
- Federal District Court for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Caroline Hubbell Yingling
Caroline Hubbell Yingling's practice focuses on representing secured and unsecured creditors, particularly lenders and other financial institutions, in restructuring troubled credit facilities. She has also assisted lenders facing intercreditor issues, as well as companies in corporate workouts.
In addition, Caroline regularly advocates for corporate clients in connection with bankruptcy-related proceedings. For example, she has advised real estate and equipment lessors when a lessee has filed for bankruptcy relief. Caroline also defends corporate clients in adversary proceedings within bankruptcies, with particular emphasis on resolving lawsuits brought for return of preferential transfers.
Representative Matters
Bankruptcies
- Crescent Resources, LLC (W.D. Tex.): Assist with the representation of administrative agent in an approximately $1.5 billion syndicated facility and $110 million debtor in possession financing facility in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of a large real estate developer and its affiliates.
- Honda of Lake Norman (W.D.N.C.): Representation of lending institution in connection with retail dealer contracts.
- Mercedes Homes, Inc. (S.D. Fla.): Assist with the representation of agent for lenders that extended over $155 million of senior secured financing to real estate developer that emerged from chapter 11 with a confirmed plan negotiated with, and supported by, senior lenders.
- Silver State Helicopters, LLC (Nev.): Assist with the representation of lender with $30 million secured claim in complex chapter 7 bankruptcy of nationwide helicopter flight training school.
- Smith Mining & Materials, LLC (W.D. Ky.): Assist with the representation of senior secured lender with $14 million of exposure In chapter 11 case of multi-state mining company.
- U.S. Airways Group, Inc. I & II (E.D. Va.): Assist with the representation of hub airport with claims arising from leases, landing fees and bond financing.
- Wood Structures, Inc. (Me.): Assist with the representation of lender with over $25 million of secured and unsecured claims in the chapter 7 bankruptcy case of a manufacturer and distributer of manufactured wood products.
- W.R. Grace & Co. (Del.): Assist with the representation of issuer of over $20 million in letters of credit to debtors.
- Representation of Defendants in Avoidance Actions: Defend creditors faced with preference and fraudulent transfer actions. Representations include:
- Fabrics Estate Inc. f/k/a Propex Inc. (E.D. Tenn.)
- Plastech Engineered Products, Inc. (E.D. Mich.)
- Radnor Holdings Corp. (Del.)
- TALT (Tower Automotive, Inc.) (S.D.N.Y.)
- Tarpon Industries (E.D. Mich.)
- Representation of Landlords and Lessors: Assist with treatment of unexpired real and personal property leases in tenants' bankruptcy cares. Representations include:
- Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (Del.)
- KB Toys, Inc., et al. (Del.)
- Movie Gallery, Inc. (E.D. Va.)
Workouts
- Light Manufacturing: Assist with the representation of administrative agent for lenders in debt for equity restructuring of approximately $275 million in senior secured financing to borrower in the building products industry.
- Manufacturing: Representation of lending institution in the restructuring of a $26 million loan facility to a manufacturing company.
- Pharmaceutical: Assist with the representation of secured lenders in connection with $125 million in exposure to pharmaceutical company.
- Real Estate: Representation of lender in connection restructuring over $35 million in total loans to real estate developer.
Of Note
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Myron H. Bright, Senior Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2006-2007).
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Charlotte Women's Bar
- International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation - Carolinas Chapter
- North Carolina Bar Association