Justine Block represents commercial banks, investment banks, and hedge funds in the purchase and sale of domestic and international bank loans, securities and claims against distressed companies, companies in bankruptcy, and those undergoing financial restructuring. Her practice also involves assisting clients with the purchase and sale of private securities issued by companies that have recently emerged from Chapter 11.

Justine is proficient in documentation promulgated by the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) for the U.S. market and the Loan Market Association (LMA) for the European/Asian/Middle East markets. Justine advises on and negotiates all relevant transfer documentation when clients seek to acquire secured, administrative expense, and general unsecured trade claims against debtors, often in large and complex bankruptcy and receivership cases.

Additionally, Justine assists clients with special situations investments and advises clients in connection with the use of “big boy” letters and other distressed trading issues.

  • Brooklyn Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1998
  • Cornell University, B.S., 1995

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • New York

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, New York
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District, Texas

  • Revisions to the LSTA’s Trading Documentation – Interest and Accruing Fees

When I’m not working, I enjoy working out, particularly hot yoga. I’m also the mother of a teenaged son who is a sports fanatic, so I spend a lot of time at baseball games, which I have also come to really enjoy.