The banking practice at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is well-versed in a spectrum of financing mandates, encompassing asset-based and acquisition financing, distressed and special situation financing, restructuring and other structures, and has a notable track record in syndicated lending transactions. The New York-based team is jointly headed by its senior partners, which notably includes Stephen Kessing, whose roster of clients includes multinational banks such as Citibank, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. Kessing is often retained to advise on syndicated loan facilities for the technology, healthcare, and large sports franchises. He is additionally accompanied in leading the team by George Zobitz and Tatiana Lapushchik; Zobitz’s expertise in sophisticated, cross-border syndicated lending makes him an attractive destination for clients requiring in-depth capacities for leveraged and acquisition financing. Meanwhile, Lapushchik is a designated point of contact for investment grade bank financing, and is experienced in large-scale credit and term loan facilities. Additional members of the team include Matthew Kelly and Christopher Kelly, who are both well-regarded for their experience in syndicated lending and distressed finance. Sarah Rosen and Isaac Beerman are also key members of the team.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP‘s finance department is a key point of contact for lender-side financing, and leverages a sizeable presence in the syndicated lending market, particularly those requiring expertise in multiple jurisdictions. The New York-based practice is headed by Jason Kyrwood, a highly well-regarded name for multijurisdictional financing transactions, boasting over 30 years’ experience in advising multinational banks on syndicated loans, acquisition and asset-based financing, along with leveraged and investment-grade loans. James Florack is a port of call for asset-based lending, credit and term loans and distressed financing across the technology, healthcare and automotive industries. Meyer Dworkin is retained to advise on a number of cross-border financing transactions, and is experienced in leveraged and investment-grade lending, acquisition and asset-based financing, along with commodity-based syndicated facilities. Vanessa Jackson is frequently sought by clients for her expertise in working capital loans, exit financing and, in particular, high-stakes acquisition finance. Kenneth Steinberg and Scott Herrig are both proficient in asset-based facilities, while Christopher Nairn-Kim handles both secured and unsecured financing. Sanders Witkow is favored for cross-border financing, while David Hahn remains highly active in distressed financing. Robert Morrison joined the team in August 2025.

Praised for its ‘significant deal flow, experience, market insight,’ Latham & Watkins‘s finance team is a key point of contact for investment, commercial and domestic banks, and an array of multinational lenders, including UBS, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and numerous others. The team is routinely turned to for leveraged, acquisition, project and secured finance, and is jointly headed by its senior partners. The New York office is jointly directed by Daniel Seale and Alfred Xue, with the former’s expertise in acquisition and syndicated financing transactions complementing the latter’s depth of ability in cross-border financing, including asset-based lending and LBOs. Jason Bosworth heads the Los Angeles office, and boasts a strong track record in fund, working capital, acquisition, asset-based and corporate REIT financing. Michele Penzer, based in New York, handles a spectrum of project, acquisition and other leveraged financing, while Nicole Fanjul is a port of call for syndicated lending, including multilien facilities, leveraged buyout loans, and cross-border syndicated lending. Michael Waldman and Marcela Ruenes are also key members of the New York practice, especially in investment grade loans, asset-based lending and other financing transactions.

Milbank's bank lending offering is geared towards upper-market secured lending transactions, advising multinational clients in financing mandates in the retail, defense, telecommunications and in particular, technology sector, overseeing complex senior secured lending for AI and data centres.  The New York practice is headed by Marcus Dougherty , who fields a strong track-record in syndicated leveraged lending, and includes among UBS, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, BNP Paribas and other major finance companies among his portfolio of clients. Lauren Hanrahan leverages considerable experience in multijursdictional transactions, encompassing financings, refinancings and repricings. Charles Stern is a core member of the team for senior secured lending, asset-based financing and debtor-in-possession facilities, among a host of conventional and unconventional financing options. Kamal Nesfield departed the team in April 2025.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP‘s finance offering is well-placed to advise on high-value and cross-border acquisition finance, alongside a portfolio of mandates in project finance, and is broadly capable in the asset-based, back-leverage, and syndicated lending space. The New York-based team is jointly headed by Alexandra Kaplan and Brian Steinhardt. Kaplan’s expertise in syndicated lending, distressed finance, restructuring, acquisition and asset-based financing, along with broad experience in leveraged and investment grade loans, complements Steinhardt’s breadth of expertise in infrastructure and energy finance, investment grade and leveraged lending, along with a roster of syndicated financings. Patrick Ryan is sought by investment and commercial banks for asset-based and leveraged finance mandates. William Sheehan includes among his portfolio of matters debtor-in-possession and bridge financing. David Teh is highly active in cross-border financing, along with senior secured and unsecured loans. Matthew Einbinder co-heads the Houston practice, which is notably comprised of Erland Modesto, who has over ten years’ experience in energy financing, LBOs, back leveraged and reserve-based financing.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP‘s finance practice is praised as the ‘premier fund finance firm on the lender side of the market’, and is frequently retained to advise commercial and investment banks alongside hedge and venture capital funds. The team is jointly headed by its senior partners, which includes New York head Brian Foster, who co-heads the fund finance group. Meanwhile, Wesley Mission, Jeffrey Nagle and Tim Hicks all jointly head the Charlotte team. Mission is proficient in advising banks and funds in NAV and hybrid facilities. Nagle is experienced in asset-based, project and acquisition financing. Hicks is a port of call for multijurisdictional financing. Important additions to the Charlotte team include Matthew Stempler, a port of call for DIP and distressed financing, and Danyeale Chung who is highly active in subscription facilities. Leah Edelboim, based in New York, is a key operator in syndicated facilities, NAV and management fee loans. Joey Polonsky, Patrick Yingling, Ronald Lovelace and Jared Stanisci all departed the team in September 2025.

King & Spalding‘s finance offering is well-equipped to advise multinational investment and commercial banks on a diverse range of finance options, acting in a number of syndicated acquisition, cash flow, asset-based and acquisition financing. New York-based Todd Holleman jointly heads the practice with Carolyn Alford, who has great experience in syndicated financing and refinancing, and is praised for her ‘great command of market knowledge and legal issues’. Also based in New York, Marissa Sotomayor is a key point of contact for syndicated project finance, refinancing, and cash flow financing. Bryant Gatrell and Craig Lee are both noted members of the Charlotte office, advising on sponsor acquisition, asset-based and real estate financing. Mary Liz Brady and Maureen Sweeney are also key members of the Chicago office, and are experienced in recapitalizations, revolver and hybrid facilities, with the latter praised as ‘responsive, commercial and effective’. Andrew Bettwy joined the firm from Proskauer Rose LLP in June 2026.

White & Case LLP‘s commercial lending department has a strong track record in asset-based financing mandates encompassing esoteric asset classes, including infrastructure and databases. The team boasts a portfolio of clients that includes a range of multinational commercial and investment banks, including Morgan Stanley, UBS and JP Morgan. Justin Wagstaff directs the New York-based practice, which includes Eliza McDougall, who is praised as ‘a seasoned veteran’ and has over 20 years of experience in acquisition and asset-based lending, syndicated financing and project finance. Eric Leicht is a go-to for corporate finance transactions, and has a strong track record in leveraged finance. The ‘pragmatic’ Rajani Gupta is praised for her ‘deep expertise’, and is a port of call for senior and unsecured facilities and refinancing mandates. David Ridley is retained to advise on acquisition financing, syndicated facilities, and is particularly well-versed in cross-border finance transactions, including those pertaining to asset classes in the healthcare and technology sectors.

A&O Shearman‘s debt finance team is noted for its capacities in the leveraged lending and debt finance market, and is experienced in advising multinational commercial and investment banks. Jake Mincemoyer heads the New York office, and is retained to advise on bridge, asset-based and other secured and unsecured facilities. Maura O’Sullivan is experienced in operating in cross-border financing. Michael Chernick is a port of call for revolving facilities and refinancing, while Ilona Potiha Laor is a key member of the team for acquisition and leveraged lending for investment banks. Todd Koretzky is versed in debtor-in-possession and asset-based lending. Frank Oliver and Gus Atiyah both departed the team in 2025.

Bracewell LLP fields considerable experience in advising on financing transactions pertaining to the energy sector, and is retained in various project, acquisition and asset-based financing mandates. Dewey Gonsoulin and Heather Brown jointly head the Houston practice, both bringing expertise in cross-border energy financing, including syndicated and bilateral lending, asset-based, acquisition and project facilities. Stephanie Koo Song is a key member of the team for distressed and special situation finance, along with refinancing. Kate Day is proficient in acquisition, leveraged and commodity finance, while Houston-based Andrew C.J. Bueso operates in distressed financing and multi-currency facilities. Rebecca Keep, William Ebert and Jeris Brunette departed the team in March 2026.

Choate, Hall & Stewart

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP‘s banking and finance practice leverages proficiency in fund financing, alongside multicurrency, asset-based and acquisition financing. Monica Thurmond jointly heads the New York-based practice with Mark Hayek, and are both well-regarded for their experience in syndicated lending, encompassing asset-based, bridge and other leveraged loans. Adam Summers is adept in bond financing, NAV and asset financing, and is proficient in advising debt funds. Ariel Zell is experienced in hybrid, back-leveraged and revolving facilities. Eliza Riffe Hollander is well-versed in secured and unsecured syndicated financing, and Andrew Klein is a port of call for investment and commercial banks in recapitalization and refinancing mandates.

The debt finance practice at McGuireWoods LLP is well-regarded for its capacities across the syndicated lending space, and advises on asset-based loans, subordinated debt, and cross-border financing. Kevin McGinnis heads the Charlotte-based practice, and is well-versed in multicurrency, acquisition, and senior debt financing. Don Ensing is a key contact in Chicago, and handles senior debt facilities for multinational lenders. Penny Zacharias manages the Pittsburgh office, alongside operating in acquisition and syndicated lending. Gerum Yilma and Nick DuPuis are both key members of the Atlanta practice, both acting in leveraged, acquisition, asset-based lending and refinancing. In addition, Charlotte-based My Ngo has a strong track record in syndicated venture and acquisition financing, alongside asset-based facilities and recapitalization.

New York firm Moses Singer’s banking and finance practice is well-known for representing national and international banks and other financial institutions in lending transactions. Their practice covers fund and trade finance, letters of credit, syndicated, bilateral, secured, unsecured, and capital financing, and more. The banking and finance practice group operates under the joint leadership of Paul Roder and Howard Siegel. Roder focuses on representing fund and trade finance and private banking lenders in syndicated, bilateral, and secured lending, as well as in letter of credit transactions. Siegel represents lenders in structuring financial transactions across a broad range of industries, including the energy, manufacturing, real estate, and healthcare sectors.

Proskauer Rose LLP‘s leveraged finance practice is well-versed in financing and refinancing transactions pertaining to revolving facilities, syndicated lending, and recapitalization matters. The New York office is home to several partners including Justin Breen. He is further supported by highly active Jonathan DeSantis, who brings particular knowledge of high-yield notes and bonds. Ron Franklin is sought for his experience in cross-border financing, with Michael Mezzacappa rounding out the New York office. Gary Creem heads the Boston team and is retained for multilien financing, unitranche financing and other structures. Andrew Bettwy has left the firm.

New York firm Moses Singer’s banking and finance practice is well-known for representing national and international banks and other financial institutions in lending transactions. Their practice covers fund and trade finance, letters of credit, syndicated, bilateral, secured, unsecured, and capital financing, and more. The banking and finance practice group operates under the joint leadership of Paul Roder and Howard Siegel. Roder focuses on representing fund and trade finance and private banking lenders in syndicated, bilateral, and secured lending, as well as in letter of credit transactions. Siegel represents lenders in structuring financial transactions across a broad range of industries, including the energy, manufacturing, real estate, and healthcare sectors.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s banking and finance practice includes among its portfolio of clients a spectrum of multinational lenders and funds, and is well-regarded for its expertise in syndicated and bilateral financing, secured and unsecured loans, and other matters. Andrew Colao and Justin Lee jointly head the New York office, both being retained to advise on cash flow and asset-based loans, loan restructurings, debtor-in-possession, and working capital facilities. Courtney Marcus heads the Dallas practice, and has over 30 years of experience in acquisition and recapitalization finance. Jessie Chiang and Meredith Mackey, both based in New York, leverage their expertise in cross-border transactions, second lien financing and senior loans. Andrew Yoon is similarly turned to for refinancing, senior secured loans and other financial instruments.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Winston Taylor‘s global finance offering maintains a strong track record in asset-based financing, leveraged finance, secured and unsecured facilities, and other transaction mandates. The team is jointly headed by New York-based Mats Carlston and Michel Mullins, who heads the Chicago practice. Both are highly sought after by commercial and investment banks for their breadth of experience in mezzanine and leveraged finance. David Baroni co-chairs the leveraged finance practice, while Aaron Berlin is a key member of the team for recapitalizations and refinancing, and both operate from Chicago. Charlotte-based Jason Bennett co-chairs the asset-based lending group with Dallas-based Jordan Klein. Jordan Traister co-chairs the sponsor finance practice in New York. Jeff Cole and Gregory Gartland are also noted for their respective practices in Dallas and Chicago.

Alston & Bird LLP handles a broad array of financial transactions and financing types, and its caseload includes hybrid, NAV, capital call facilities, secured and unsecured loans, and syndicated financing. Mike Parisi heads the Atlanta practice, and is noted for his experience in debt finance and asset-based facilities in the technology and medical sectors. Jordan Myers, also based in Atlanta, operates in cash-flow and cross-border financing. Deanna Kashdan and Adam Monich are also key points of contact in the Atlanta team. Matthew Wrysinski is the primary contact in Los Angeles, while Kate Moseley leads the Dallas practice, and regularly handles acquisition financing and secured financing. Paul Hespel heads the New York office, and has over 25 years' experience in special situations and distressed financing.

Holland & Knight‘s financial services department boasts broad expertise in advising local and multinational banks, joint ventures, and hedge funds in a spectrum of lending transactions. This encompasses cash flow, asset-based, acquisition and leveraged finance. Cindy Brazell, in the Atlanta office, is turned to for secured and unsecured lending in the real estate, healthcare, and communications sectors. Matthew Fontane is based in Dallas, and is proficient in warehouse, asset-based and subordinated debt financing. Jonah Price is in Nashville, and is adept at cross-border financing. Abbey Ruby is knowledgeable of acquisition financing, bridge loan facilities, and mezzanine loans. Yoojin Lee is a key operator in the Los Angeles team, advising on acquisition and syndicated lending. Anastasia Sotiropoulos is another highly active member of the team, based in Chicago.

Linklaters LLP handles a diverse spectrum of finance transaction types, and has a strong track record in project and acquisition finance, asset-based facilities, special situation and distressed finance, and an array of leveraged finance mandates. Danelle Le Cren, based in New York, leads the practice, and is frequently sought after for her experience in cross-border financing that encompasses fund and asset finance, infrastructure financing and restructurings. Michael Bassett has over 30 years' experience in advising banks, funds, equity sponsors and investors in a number of project and infrastructure finance matters. Philip Lee is experienced in syndicated and bilateral facilities, along with ship and project financing. Mark Dawson and Andres Loera are also worth noting for asset-based lending transactions

Mayer Brown

The finance department at Morrison Foerster is well-versed in domestic and cross-border financing, offering expertise in a wide range of financial instruments, including venture financing, acquisition and project finance, bilateral and syndicated financing, and asset-based loans. The Boston office is headed by David Ephraim, who is sought after for his expertise in syndicated financing. Maria Strickland is a primary contact for NAV loans and capital call facilities. David Givner is well-regarded for his broad experience advising on secured and unsecured loans, as well as acquisition and asset-based financing, alongside Joe O’Donnell. New York-based Jonathan Jacobs is experienced in advising lenders and agents on asset-based loans pertaining to the retail, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs LLP has a sophisticated commercial lending practice representing major banks and private credit lenders in transactions across a range of industries, including the healthcare, real estate, and automobile sectors. The team’s practice encompasses asset-based and cash flow lending, bilateral transactions, syndicated financings, and restructurings. Bobbi Accord Noland chairs the commercial finance practice and represents regional to international banks in domestic and cross-border finance transactions, workouts, and restructurings. Also in the team is Douglas Nail, who chairs the healthcare finance practice and specializes in advising lenders in transactions in almost every aspect of the healthcare space, such as hospitals, medical devices, and pharmacy suppliers.

The New York-based debt finance team at Clifford Chance is a primary contact for leveraged financing, syndicated lending, and asset-based lending. Andrew Young directs the practice and is frequently retained to advise on both domestic and international financing mandates. Daniel Winick handles secured and unsecured loans, as well as asset-based and project lending, while Thomas Critchley is well-versed in acquisition and infrastructure financing. Steven Starr is proficient in leveraged finance, NAV loans, and receivables facilities. Thomas McGowan maintains a strong track record in bilateral and syndicated facilities and is noted for his work in acquisition financing and asset-based lending.

Eversheds Sutherland‘s banking and finance practice leverages a breadth of expertise in financing mandates, encompassing syndicated and bilateral loans, warehouse facilities, and a range of asset-based loans. David Wender and Christina Rissler jointly head the Atlanta office, both offering expertise in restructuring, refinancing, and secured and unsecured lending. Alex Brown and Steve Park, also based in Atlanta, are turned to for various domestic and cross-border financing matters, acting on acquisitions, project finance, and a broad range of syndicated lending transactions. Maritza Badio and Laura Jacobs are also key members of the Atlanta office, advising on equipment and infrastructure finance, refinancing, and syndicated lending.

Katten

The finance team at Loeb & Loeb LLP is experienced in a number of domestic and cross-border financings and is retained to advise on margin loans, debt facilities, asset-based lending, and various bilateral and syndicated lending transactions. Peter Seiden and Anthony Pirraglia jointly head the New York practice, with the former’s expertise in bilateral and syndicated facilities complementing the latter’s track record in fund financing and securitizations. Jeffrey Fried and Peter Beardsley are both well regarded for their experience in hybrid and asset-based lending. Rich Facundo and Adam Hirst are both active in mezzanine and syndicated facilities. Natheniel Minott and Davea Livingstone are also highly active members of the team.

Sidley Austin LLP‘s global finance practice has experience in asset-based lending, syndicated lending, exit financing, and a spectrum of other transaction types. The Dallas and New York teams are headed by Angela Fontana and Leslie Plaskon, while the firm also draws considerable expertise from its Chicago practice. This is jointly headed by Allison Satyr and James Snyder, who are highly regarded for their abilities in cross-border financing, capital financing, leveraged lending, and other mandates. Robert Lewis is also a key member of this practice for complex finance instruments, while the Houston practice includes Paris Theofanidis and Mahalia Doughty, both of whom are turned to by clients for their expertise in acquisition financing and debtor-in-possession financing.

Vinson & Elkins LLP‘s finance offering advises lenders on a number of leveraged financing deals and is headed by New York-based David Wicklund, who is well regarded for his expertise in domestic and cross-border transactions. Dallas-based Michael Bielby advises banks, funds, and alternative lenders on hybrid, acquisition, and senior-secured financing deals. Mark Holmes is a port of call for project and reserve-based financing. David Berkery is active in asset-backed securitizations, restructurings, and warehouse facilities, with a particular focus on aviation finance, alongside Demi Hueth. Based in Houston, Zach Rider and Zach Banks are both key points of contact for distressed finance and project financing mandates. East Berhane, based in Dallas, is also worth noting for her background in syndicated lending transactions.