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Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP has a highly regarded bench of practitioners with a market-leading presence in the lending market. The team is known for acting with some of the world's largest investment funds and private equity houses. It offers seamless coordination between its capital markets and leveraged finance partners in its handling of high-yield bond work. The group represents arrangers in high-end M&A, including in the technology, healthcare and retail sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Cahill Gordon & Reindel represented Wells Fargo as lead arranger in 27 loan transactions, generating over $19 billion in proceeds.

Strengths

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  • They are very creative and go above and beyond to help.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Cahill has a deep bench with commercially-minded and intelligent lawyers.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Cahill is able to reference a deep pool of transactions and experts within the firm to assist in structuring and documenting deals. They can move mountains if needed.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Cahill are very responsive and eager to get deals done.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Cahill knows the syndicated loan market like the back of their hand. I trust they will understand all the provisions and know what is market.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJames Clark
    Senior StatespeopleJames Clark

    James Clark

    James Clark comes well recommended for his representation of financial institutions and his ability to counsel them through all manner of commercial financings.
    • He is an A+ lawyer and a true dealmaker.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Senior StatespeopleWilliam M Hartnett
    Senior StatespeopleWilliam M Hartnett

    William M Hartnett

    William Hartnett is well positioned to act for prominent bank clients in leveraged transactions. He also has the ability to assist on financings with international aspects.

    • Bill has been brilliant.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 2Adam Dworkin
    Band 2Adam Dworkin

    Adam Dworkin

    Adam Dworkin fields extensive experience across the corporate finance market, with particular expertise in leveraged refinancings. His client base includes leading banks and financial institutions.
    • Adam has a senior partner's commercial awareness, paired with a strong ability to execute.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • He is very experienced and calm under pressure.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Adam is fantastic.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • He is commercial and focused on getting the deal done instead of winning points.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Adam is focused on results.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 4Josiah Slotnick
    Band 4Josiah Slotnick

    Josiah Slotnick

    Josiah Slotnick's clients include commercial and investment banks. He has considerable experience providing counsel on asset-based loans and syndicated loans.

    • He has years of knowledge and I know he will explain anything I need.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Joe is strong across the board. He is always responsive to our requests and quick to line up the team for fast-paced processes. He also has a strong commercial sense for resolving issues.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • He is very experienced and calm under pressure.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Joe is a great finance lawyer who can handle the biggest and most complicated deals in the market.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 6Ariel Goldman
    Band 6Ariel Goldman

    Ariel Goldman

    Ariel Goldman offers a wealth of expertise in corporate finance matters, acting for a broad array of lenders in leveraged finance and asset-based lending transactions.

    • He is commercial and a strong technical lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Ariel is always a pleasure to work with. He is extraordinarily knowledgeable and kind.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 6Timothy Howell
    Band 6Timothy Howell

    Timothy Howell

    Timothy Howell focuses his practice on leveraged finance transactions involving syndicated institutional loans, asset-based lending facilities and secured and unsecured high-yield debt securities. He advises a range of clients, including investment banking firms, commercial banks and public and private corporations.

    • He is a go-to call for legal services.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • I always want him to stay around deals in case it gets complex. He is always in the loop and always knows how to answer our questions.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Tim is really a high quality, smart and commercial lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP (6)

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