Jacob Schtevie
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Banking & Finance
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About
Provided by Jacob Schtevie
Practice Areas
Jacob Schtevie is a partner in Willkie’s Finance Department. He is based in the Firm's Chicago office.
Jake represents a variety of banks and debt investors in connection with leveraged finance transactions, with an emphasis on sponsor-backed LBOs and recapitalizations. He regularly handles the negotiation and documentation of various credit facility structures, including senior secured, unsecured, first lien/second lien, senior stretch, unitranche, recurring revenue financings, preferred equity and mezzanine debt investments. He has significant experience with lenders, financial sponsors and corporate borrowers across many industries and sectors, on both large-cap and middle market transactions.
Jacob received a JD, cum laude, from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2007 and a BA from Cornell University in 2003.
Awards
Banking & Finance (Illinois)-Chambers USA, since 2023
The Legal 500 United States – Finance - Commercial Lending, 2024
Chambers Review
USA
Jacob Schtevie of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is recognized for his representation of high-profile lenders in complex transactions. He also boasts considerable experience within the fintech industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jacob just goes the extra mile for his clients."
"We always prioritize working with him because of his knowledge, experience and ability to explain complex terms to us."
"Jacob just goes the extra mile for his clients."
"We always prioritize working with him because of his knowledge, experience and ability to explain complex terms to us."