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Akin

Private Credit

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To learn more about Akin's Private Credit capabilities, please visit the Private Credit page under the Sectors section at www.akingump.com.

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Private Credit - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Akin's team is held in high regard for its special situations expertise, with lender-side clients profiting from the firm's deep resources and institutional knowledge of bet-the-company bankruptcy and insolvency matters. The firm also frequently advises in traditional private credit work, acting for private equity firms, institutional investors, family offices and wider private debt funds.
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Strengths

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  • They are one of the best at evaluating highly complex special situations.

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  • The Akin team is our go-to counsel for the most complex matters.

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  • They consistently handle complex and sophisticated matters with a high level of rigor, sound judgment and attention to detail. They perform reliably even in high-stakes, time-sensitive situations.

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  • Akin consistently handles highly complex, sophisticated matters at the level we would expect from the very top of the market. They combine deep technical expertise with excellent commercial judgment.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jaisohn Im
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    Jaisohn Im

    Jaisohn Im is the head of Akin's finance team. He is well-versed in a range of direct lending matters.

    • In a world where complex financing structures have become the norm, Jaisohn shines in his ability to look through the complexity to provide solutions and clear advice.

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    • Jaisohn is one of the best finance lawyers on the street, with significant knowledge and experience in complicated matters.

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    • Jaisohn is an incredible force in the market.

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    • Jaisohn is our go-to finance counsel for complex transactions across the industry.

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