Latham & Watkins LLP is well-equipped to advise credit platforms, funds, and investment managers on the full spectrum of financing matters surrounding transactions, and the firm’s key strengths include first and second lien loans, mezzanine loans, as well as unitranche loans. Operating out of New York, Daniel Seale serves as the global head of the firm’s banking practice and is principally focused on advising private credit funds and financial institutions on leveraged finance transactions. Alfred Xue acts as global co-head of the firm’s banking practice, and he often handles acquisition financing for direct lenders and lead arrangers. Stelios Saffos is the global head of the hybrid capital markets practice and is a strong choice for asset managers financial institutions, and private equity sponsors. His core areas of expertise include initial public offerings, mezzanine financing, and unitranche lending. Peter Sluka is the co-head of the firm’s global hybrid capital practice and is especially knowledgeable of alternative and capital market transactions, as well as private debt matters. Chicago-based Brandon Anderson and Los Angeles- based Jason Bosworth are other key team members.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP’s broad caseload encompasses acquisition financing, preferred equity investments, and restructuring related financings. The firm is jointly led by Nicholas Palumbo and Jason Kyrwood, Palmumbo is versed in asset-based credit facilities, mezzazine financings, and subscription line credit facilities. Kyrwood is a key port of call for alternative credit providers on large-cap syndicated and private credit transactions and is particularly well-regarded for his capabilities in leveraged finance. Zachary Frimet often advises private credit investors on nontraditional equity investments, and is knowledgeable of recurring revenue transactions, second-lien loans, and subordinated loans. Meyer Dworkin’s areas of expertise include acquisition financing, asset-based financing, distressed financings, and structured credit financing. Sanders Witkow is noted for strength in bankruptcy and restructuring financings, structured credits, and unsecured lending. Other key members of the team include David Kennedy and Kenneth Steinberg. All individuals mentioned are located in New York.

Able to draw on support from the firm’s global platform, Milbank is a key port of call for clients across the energy, insurance, and real estate sectors. Notably, the firm is vastly experienced in acquisition financing, jumbo unitranches, and initial leveraged buyouts. Marcus Dougherty oversees the firm’s leveraged finance practice and is knowledgeable of financing surrounding private equity LBO transactions, he is also a key port of call for leveraged buyouts, exit facility financing, and company loans. Lauren Hanrahan acts for banks and other direct lenders in debtor-in-possession, recapitalizations, and secured lending transactions, while Charles Stern is versed in holding company loans, leveraged recapitalizations, and private credit transactions. All individuals mentioned operate in New York.

A key port of call for private equity investors, issuers, and sponsors investors on private credit strategies, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP‘s New York-based team is proficient in distressed debt investments and private debt transactions. With experience in advising distressed investors, investment funds, and private equity sponsors, Sung Pak’s key strengths lie in acquisition financings, as well as liability management transactions and restructurings. Brian Bolin often works in conjunction with the firm’s restructuring practice on distressed capital structures, Bolin is also particularly skilled at direct lending transactions, high-yield bond issuances, and liability management transactions. Thomas de la Bastide’s broad caseload encompasses alternative lending transactions, leveraged buyouts, and structured financing. His recent caseload encompasses acquisition financing, senior secured credit facilities, and loan financing.

Highlighted for its expertise in debt portfolio acquisitions, fund facilities, and private credit financing, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a strong choice for direct lenders and private equity funds. The firm’s broad caseload encompasses first lien and second lien financing, recurring revenue loans, and unitranche financings. David Teh oversees the practice and acts for corporate borrowers, direct lenders, and investment banks on direct loans and syndicated credit facilities. Teh is also well-versed in leveraged acquisition financing and investment grade corporate credit facilities, while Jennifer Albrecht is knowledgeable of a breadth of financing matters, including direct loans and restructuring. Justin Lungstrum is a strong choice for lenders and arrangers in direct lending transactions, and is well-informed in asset-based senior credit facilities, letter-of-credit facilities, and subordinated bridge loans. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.

The banking and finance team at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP often works in conjunction with the firm’s corporate restructuring, M&A, and private equity teams on acquisition financing, leveraged recapitalizations, and mezzanine financing. In Chicago, practice co-head Seth Jacobson is geared to handle asset-based loans, inter-creditor agreements, and liability management transactions. Also co-lead of the practice, New York-based Steven Messina handles domestic and international leveraged buyouts, investment grade financings, and debtor-possession financings for commercial banks, investment banks, and private equity funds. Working out of Los Angeles, Leila Sayegh is skilled at bridge loans, first and second lien financings, and debtor-in-possession financings. In New York, Christian Nahr has deep financing experience, and he is well-versed in leveraged finance transactions, dividend recapitalizations, and restructuring.

Headed by Justin Wagstaff, White & Case LLP can draw upon support from the firm’s restructuring practice on liability management transactions. The firm is also knowledgeable of equity co-investments, mezzanine financing, and syndicated loans. Operating out of New York, David Ridley is proficient in leveraged transactions, restructuring, and infrastructure financing, while Boston-based Vincenzo Lucibello is a key port of call for various high-profile private credit providers. Lucibello is also informed in lending transactions, while New York-based Eliza McDougall has over two decades of financing experience and is well-regarded for her expertise in project finance and syndicated lending. Working out of Miami, Eric Klar is noted for her capabilities in corporate finance, while Boston-based Jessica Ball counts private credit providers on her client roster.

Headed by New York-based Jake Mincemoyer and Gus Atiyah, A&O Shearman is highly knowledgeable of acquisition financing, debt financing, and restructuring. Mincemoyer is versed in asset-based lending facilities, bridge facilities, leveraged transactions, and liability management transactions, while Atiyah is a key port of call for equity and debt funds. He is also knowledgeable of debt restructuring, leveraged buyouts, and second-lien facilities, while Maura O’ Sullivan is noted for her cross-border financing capabilities. She is also notably experienced in debtor-in-possession financings, while other key members of the practice include Ilona Potiha Laor and Michael Chernick.

Dechert LLP‘s broad caseload encompasses asset management, distressed transactions, and fund formation. Operating out of New York, practice co-head Jay Alicandri is a key port of call for asset managers, financial institutions, and insurance companies, while Charlotte-based practice co-head John Timperio advises asset managers and investment banks on structured finance matters. Located in New York, Eliot Relles is versed in leveraged lending, restructuring, and unitranche financing, while Angelina Liang is highly informed in first lien and second lien financing, mezzanine debt, and senior credit facilities. Operating out of Charlotte, Lindsay Trapp is well-regarded for her strength in the formation of private credit funds, while other key members of the team include New York-based Avni Patel.

A key port of call for alternative capital providers, asset managers, and investment funds on financing transactions, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is headed by New York-based Daniel Bursky. Bursky is highly proficient in acquisition financing and corporate governance matters, while New York-based Caroline Sandberg is informed in syndicated and non-syndicated senior facilities. Sandberg also handles structured preferred equity surrounding debt restructuring, leveraged buy outs, as well as M&A. Eliza Riffe Hollander is informed in leveraged buyouts and is a strong choice for lenders and lead arrangers on secured and unsecured debt financing transactions.

With a broad regional footprint, King & Spalding LLP is praised for its ‘client-focused approach, combining high-quality work with exceptional collaboration.’ Working out of New York, Todd Holleman is knowledgeable of acquisition financing, subordinated and mezzanine debt, and rescue financing. He is also a key port of call for private debt funds, private equity funds, and portfolio companies on finance transactions and credit arrangements. In Atlanta, Carolyn Alford is well-versed in leveraged and investment-grade syndicated credit facilities, as well as asset-based lending. Located in Chicago, Amy Peters handles unitranche facilities, while New York-based Marisa Sotomayor is experienced in distressed credits and restructurings.

A key port of call for commercial banks, credit funds, debt funds, private equity sponsors, and real estate funds, Kirkland & Ellis LLP is skilled at energy, infrastructure, and project finance transactions. Operating out of New York and Dallas, Dave Nemecek often handles debt finance transactions for hedge funds, portfolio companies, and private equity sponsors. Located in Chicago, Thomas Dobleman is highly knowledgeable of leveraged financing, liability management transactions, and restructuring. Splitting their time between Dallas and New York, H.T. Flanagan is a strong choice for alternative lenders on private credit fundings. Houston-based Mary Kogut is another key team member.

Mayer Brown’s broad capabilities encompasses cross-border financing, fund formation, and investment management. Operating out of Chicago, Matthew O’Meara is noted for his strength in growth lending, as well as credit fund leverage and restructuring matters. A strong choice for private equity funds, Beth Vogel is particularly well-versed in revolving credit facilities, debt restructuring transactions, and debt investments. Often handling healthcare lending, Elizabeth Hermann Smith is versed in private credit and leveraged finance transactions, New York-based Sheel Patel is vastly experienced in credit facilities, while Ben Snyder is skilled at asset-based loan facilities, bridge loans, and cash flow facilities. Other key members of the practice include Chicago-based Fred Fisher and Nicole Grabianowski, as well as Jason Friedman, who works in New York.

The private credit, alternative capital, and special situations team at Vinson & Elkins LLP is knowledgeable of finance acquisitions, stressed and investment investments, as well as restructuring. David Wicklund leads the practice from New York and is well-versed in asset-based facilities, distressed debt, and syndicated loans. Acting as the co-head of the firm’s aviation finance team, Niels Jensen is highly proficient in capital market matters, structured finance transactions, and joint ventures. Working out of Dallas, Natalie Harrison is a key port of call for corporate borrowers, commercial banks, private equity firms, and other financial institutions on a variety of commercial lending transactions. A strong choice for banks, private equity funds, and retailers, Christopher Dawe is well-versed in energy and infrastructure financing, while Jalee Blackwell often advises private equity firms. Other key members of the team include Houston-based Zach Rider, as well as Tzvi Werzberger and Caitlin Turner, both of whom operate in New York.

Well-regarded for its syndicated leverage finance capabilities, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a strong choice for institutional investors and private credit funds. The practice is jointly led by Victor Okasmaa and Andres Mena, both of whom operate in New York. Andres is highly proficient in direct and syndicated debt financing, energy transactions, and recapitalizations, while Okasmaa is knowledgeable of acquisition financing and leveraged buyouts. Operating out of Chicago, Jacob Schtevie is informed in unitranche financings and mezzanine debt investments, Bradley Laken is a key port of call for both borrowers and lenders in public and private issuer margin lending facilities, while Los Angeles-based Najeh Baharun handles first and second-lien financings.

Often advising debt lenders on a variety of debt finance issues, Winston & Strawn LLP is highly knowledgeable of secured, unsecured senior, and subordinated loans. New York-based Mats Carlston and Chicago-based Michael Mullins co-lead the practice, and Mullins is a key contact for investment banks and institutional investors on debt transactions, while Mullin’s broad caseload encompasses leveraged buyouts and the recapitalization of private equity-sponsored enterprises. Working out of Charlotte, Lindsey Kell is particularly skilled at asset-based and cash flow lending. Other key members of the team include Jason Jun and April Doxey who work out of Chicago, as well as Charlotte-based Kader Crawford.

With a global network, Clifford Chance’s broad caseload encompasses acquisition finance, investment-grade lending, and restructuring. The practice is headed by Andrew Young, who handles asset-based lending in the gaming, insurance, and technology sectors, while Jason Ewart is knowledgeable of unitranche solutions and is a key port of call for direct lenders and mezzanine funds. Daniel Winick is experienced in advising financial institutions on project and export financing transactions and associate Thomas McGowan is a strong choice for corporates, financial investors, and sponsors on debt finance transactions. McGowan is also versed in acquisition financings and NAV loans, while John McManmon is another key team member. All individuals mentioned are located in New York.

Counting institutional fund and private credit fund managers on its client roster, DLA Piper LLP (US) is knowledgeable of hybrid facilities, NAV facilities, and preferred equity financings. Operating out of San Diego, Matthew Schwartz has over two decades of experience in advising banks and private credit funds on hybrid debt and equity investments. In New York, Heather Waters Borthwick is noted for her capabilities in acquisition financing, asset-based lending, and restructuring, Ryan Moreno is a key port of call for banks and alternative lenders, while Alan Rockwell is proficient in syndicated lending matters. Working out of San Diego, Parker Shea Zangoei is often engaged in venture debt issues across the healthcare, life sciences, and tech sectors, while New York-based Jamie Knox is another key team member.

With activity in liability management, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is well-versed in debt finance and restructuring. The firm is led by New York-based Damien Ridealgh, whose broad caseload encompasses hybrid credit financing and leveraged financing.

The private credit team at Katten often works in conjunction with the firm’s restructuring, tax, and corporate teams on financing transactions. Michael Jacobson oversees the practice from Chicago and is well-versed in first-lien, second-lien, mezzanine, and senior financings, he is also frequently engaged in asset-based transactions, leveraged buyouts, and restructuring. Working out of Los Angeles, Jan Harris Cate is skilled at acquisition financing, inter-creditor negotiations, and unitranche facilities, while in Chicago, Neil Shelton is highly proficient in equity sponsor-based transactions. Los Angeles-based Shana Ramirez is knowledgeable of warehouse financing.

 

 

With a broad regional footprint, Morrison Foerster is a strong choice for asset managers and private debt funds on finance structuring. The firm is also notably experienced in advising lenders on asset-based facilities, leveraged financing, and warehouse financing. Operating out of San Francisco, Dario Avram is a strong choice for private equity clients on acquisition financing. In New York, Geoffrey Peck’s broad caseload encompasses hybrid financing and infrastructure financing, while San Francisco-based Eric Min is informed in investment-grade lending. Other key members of the team include Michael Vernace, who is well-regarded in the healthcare technology, and telecommunications sectors and Jake Philip Burne, who works out of Denver.

 

Often advising investment funds, private credit, and private equity funds, Akin is knowledgeable of fund financing transactions, NAV facilities, as well as secured and unsecured credit facilities. Jaisohn Im oversees the practice from New York and is a strong choice for private credit funds on direct lending transactions, liability management transactions, and restructuring matters. Inn is also noted for his experience in stressed and distressed debt investments, while Scott Colton handles finance transactions and credit agreements. He is also experienced in first-lien loans, second-lien loans, and unitranche facilities. Bill Brady is a strong choice for credit investors and direct lenders and is often engaged in debt restructuring, mezzanine debt, and unitranche facilities. New York-based Scott Colton and Ranesh Ramanathan are also noted as other key team members.

 

Praised as a ‘strong lender and private credit practice’, Alston & Bird LLP frequently advises private credit lenders on cash flow transactions and debt restructuring transactions. Atlanta-based Mike Parisi leads the team, and is experienced in advising private credit lenders on asset-based transactions, while Jordan Myers is noted for his capabilities in private credit transactions. Dallas-based Kate Moseley counts debt funds, hedge funds, and private equity sponsors on her client roster, while other key members of the practice include Atlanta-based Chris Underwood, New York-based Paul Hespel, as well as Jeff Bingham, who works out of Dallas.

Well-regarded for its capabilities in public company debt financing, Foley Hoag LLP is often engaged in acquisition finance, fund finance, and fund lending. Thomas Draper and Malcolm Henderson co-lead the practice from Boston, and Draper, who is a key contact for private equity clients, is proficient in recapitalization financing. Henderson often handles financing matters for public and private companies, and he is knowledgeable of acquisition financing, club credit facilities, and mezzanine transactions. Anne Seymour is a strong choice for private debt funds and is skilled at asset-based loans, large-cap financings, and working capital facilities. Operating out of New York, Eliana Sanchez is vastly experienced in cross-border financing transactions, while Boston-based Max Tenney is another key team member.

Often representing credit funds and alternative capital providers on distressed investments and liability management transactions, Ropes & Gray LLP is jointly led by New York-based Stefanie Birkmann and Leonard Klingbaum. Birkmann is vastly experienced in syndicated financing, senior and subordinated credit facilities, as well as asset-based loans, her recent caseload encompasses acquisition financing, first-lien term loan facilities, and unitranche financing. Klingbaum is noted for his capabilities in insolvency matters, distressed investments, and mezzanine transactions, while Sam Badawi is highly proficient in public and private debt and equity investments, financial restructuring matters, and initial public offerings. Operating out of Boston, Milap Patel handles debt restructuring, leveraged finance transactions, and syndicated credit facilities. Working out of Los Angeles, Jennifer Harris is versed in secured lending and distressed financing.

Jointly led by Boris Ziser and Craig Stein, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP is noted for its broad expertise in investment fund finance and leveraged acquisition finance. The firm is also a key port of call for non-bank investors and non-traditional lenders on asset-based credit facilities, warehouse credit facilities, and NAV facilities. David Arnstein is well-versed in credit agreements, cash flow facilities, and restructuring, while Adam Heasley is proficient in senior secured acquisition financing. Chistopher Bell is experienced in bilateral financing, and he is a key port of call for sponsor portfolio companies on working capital facilities. Gregory Ruback’s broad caseload encompasses multiple lien credit facilities, mezzanine facilities, and unitranche financing. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in New York.

The multidisciplinary practice at Sidley Austin LLP is frequently engaged in both junior and senior credit transactions, debt financing, and private equity fund investments. The firm is also a key port of call for private credit lenders on distressed M&A deals, debt-to-equity exchanges, and restructuring agreements. Dallas-based Angela Fontana acts as the global co-head of the practice, alongside New York-based Leslie Plaskon. James Snyder co-leads the firm’s Chicago office with Satyr, and Snyder is highly proficient in debt investments, leveraged acquisitions, and speciality financing. He is also notably experienced in advising an array of lenders in asset-based transactions, unsecured credit facilities, and unitranche facilities.  In Los Angeles, Peter Burke is skilled at inter-creditor agreements, exit financings, and insolvency proceedings.