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Baker McKenzie

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Baker McKenzie

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Banking & Finance - New York

Band 6

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie's banking and finance team advises on the full gamut of transactions, such as leveraged finance, public and private debt, trade finance and debt restructuring, for a range of clients, including private equity sponsors, public and private corporate borrowers, direct lenders, alternative capital providers and traditional lenders. It has particular expertise in structured and cross-border financings.

Notable practitioners

Kevin Whittam is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented AZZ in the fifth amendment to its $1.7 billion credit facility with Citibank, as administrative agent.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie fully understands our wants and needs, which makes negotiations much simpler, as they can quickly respond and redline based on our historical wins.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • The team has always included the 40,000 feet analysis of each issue.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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