Bankruptcy
Legalist’s bankruptcy strategy invests in Chapter 11 debtor-in-possession (DIP) opportunities.
Since 2020, Legalist’s bankruptcy funds have focused on using technology to invest in debtor-in-possession (DIP) opportunities in mid-market Chapter 11 bankruptcies. We lend on a senior secured basis against real assets to help fund the bankruptcy process.
DIP financing is a type of financing for companies in financial distress during a Chapter 11 restructuring or liquidation. Our funds focus on short duration credit opportunities sourced using our proprietary investment technology.
Eva Shang is General Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Legalist. She leads the company’s 40-person team of engineers, attorneys, and analysts and is a member of its valuation and investment committees and board of directors.
Before co-founding Legalist at 20, Eva studied economics at Harvard College.
Christian Haigh is General Partner of Legalist. He manages the company’s entire front office across all three strategies, oversees its technology arm, and is a member of its valuation and investment committees and board of directors.
Before co-founding Legalist at 22, Christian studied economics and computer science at Harvard College.
Heather is an Investment Manager who leads Leagalist's investments into meritorious claims. Focused on Legalist’s debtor-in-possession financing service, she takes pride in helping distressed businesses obtain funds that will lead them towards a solution. When she’s not facilitating funding for debtors, she enjoys surfing, diving, and hiking.
Heather received a B.A. in Advertising from the University of South Carolina.
Remy Cipriano is Underwriting Lead at Legalist. He underwrites potential investments in the Company's DIP Finance strategy. Remy joined Legalist in 2021, having worked most recently at Kobre & Kim.
Remy is a graduate of the Georgetown Walsh School of Foreign Service.