About Knighthead Capital Management, LLC
Knighthead Capital Management, LLC is an investment management firm based in New York. Its official website presents it as a diversified asset management platform, co-founded in 2008 by Tom Wagner and Ara Cohen. The team concentrates on fundamental analysis, operational and financial turnarounds, and risk management, with a stated long-term aim of attractive risk-adjusted returns while preserving capital. The firm is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, and third-party profiles describe its strategies as event-driven, distressed credit, and special situations.
Per the official site, the firm manages assets through insurance asset management, real estate lending, and closed- and open-ended vehicles. Its New York office is at 320 Park Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022, and the site lists a main telephone number. Third-party sources also list offices in Connecticut and Florida, outside New York State.
| Type | Organization |
|---|---|
| New York offices | New York, NY |
| Phone | 212-356-2900 |
| Website | knighthead.com |
| Registered NY attorneys | 5 |
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with Knighthead Capital Management, LLC.
Registered attorneys
Laura Torrado Currently registered Alexander Shapos Currently registered Daniel Welch Currently registered Cody Lind Currently registered Danica Mcbain Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.