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David Weinhoffer, Managing Director

David Weinhoffer is a Managing Director for MACCO, based out of the Houston, TX office. He has led numerous companies through in and out-of-court business restructurings and has held leadership and fiduciary roles such CRO, operating chapter 11 trustee, interim CEO, and as a post chapter 11 plan liquidation trustee.

David’s global operational experience spans a diverse variety of industries, including  maritime,  energy exploration & production, oilfield services, biopharma, petrochemicals and decommissioning, defense, renewables, high technology, environmental, manufacturing,  commercial construction, distribution, transportation and heavy equipment. David has represented both debtor or creditor interests in bankruptcy and, in State courts, in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and, internationally,  in South & Central America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

David’s expertise extends to advising private equity firms as an operating partner for distressed portfolio companies. He has originated and developed multiple client transactions up to $500 million in the international & domestic maritime and O&G markets. He also provided advisory services to several defense contractors related to subsea operations and advanced technologies. David’s results-driven leadership style and creative strategies have led to successful outcomes in highly complex distressed situations, including foreign and domestic litigation.

Prior to MACCO, David spent over 35 years in senior executive, operational management and board roles leading public, private and international firms, such as Superior Offshore International, BRS-Barry Rogliano Salles, Nautronix Group, Maritime Capital Solutions and Oceaneering International. David attended East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania studying Marine Science & Business Management and acquired certifications in International & Domestic Arbitration,  Mediation and Project Management from the University of Houston.

Notable Assignments

  • Selected as the Liquidation Trustee and Plan Administrator for Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. Chpt 11 case, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, osteoarthritis and autoimmune diseases.

  • As CRO, led and supervised the confirmation and successful Chapter 11 363 (b) sale process of LaForta-Gestao e Investmentos, a Portugal based investment fund with ultra-deepwater drilling rigs located in Mexico, subsequently being awarded American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2023 Sale of the Year Award.

  • As CRO, led and supervised the confirmation and successful Chapter 11 363(b) sale process of Offshore Specialty Fabricators, a leading international offshore construction and fabrication firm.  Subsequently, selected to serve  as the Liquidating Trustee for the  debtor. 

  • As an Operating Executive of Superior Offshore International, both pre & post Chapter 11 filing,  successfully restructured the company,  managed the chapter 11 363(b) sale process and the successful   liquidation of worldwide assets and operations resulting in 100% payment to all creditor classes.