USA Guide 2026 : New York
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Dechert LLP
Dechert provides wide-ranging services for complex financings and deal structuring. With a focus on sophisticated and efficient deal structuring and execution, we advise on corporate finance, leveraged finance, real estate finance, structured finance and securitization matters. Our global finance practice gives clients access to a responsive interdisciplinary, multi-jurisdictional team. Working together, we immediately react to the changing international landscape and increasing complexity facing finance transactions.
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Dechert's team has considerable presence in the banking and finance market. The group demonstrates strength in handling a range of finance transactions and debt restructurings. The practitioners have notable experience of handling recapitalizations and Regulation S offerings. The team is routinely called upon to advise borrowers, sponsors and lenders. The practice group benefits from the firm's global presence.
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Dechert represented ING Capital, as administrative agent and lender, in financing transactions, totaling over $6.1 billion. Deals include two over $1 billion fund-level ABL revolvers for Oaktree BDCs and a $1.35 billion fund-level ABL revolver for a Morgan Stanley BDC.
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They are extremely tuned into the marketplace and thought leaders on technical developments. The team is very commercial in negotiations.
They provide deep structural expertise, strong commercial judgment and end-to-end execution across the full lifecycle of financing vehicles.
This department is efficient and effective at translating goals into executable transaction.
Dechert are extremely effective on nuanced transactions and at generating new ideas.
Dechert are highly thoughtful and strategic.
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Jay Alicandri often works with large national banks and private equity firms on complex financings.
Jay is great and his team reflects him in a very positive manner.
Jay brings a significant depth of experience across financing structures and is a steady presence on complex matters. He anticipates issues early and provides thoughtful, well-reasoned guidance.
Angelina Liang frequently represents private equity firms as direct lenders and as borrowers when financing buyouts. She also counts traditional lenders and registered investment vehicles among her clients.
Angelina is exceptionally responsive and detail-oriented. She manages complex transactions efficiently and coordinates effectively with all parties to keep deals moving smoothly.
Edward Newlands has extensive experience working with private equity firms and combines his financing practice with expertise in debt offerings.
He is exceedingly bright with an amazing demeanor.
Edward demonstrates strong commercial judgment, provides clear, practical advice and is highly reliable during execution, particularly under tight timelines.
He is fantastically knowledgeable and a clear communicator.
He is very commercial and market-focused.
Leonard is responsive, thoughtful and creative. He is a very trusted partner and someone to whom I can bring almost any problem.
Alon Goldberger is notably adept at handling matters on behalf of private equity firms. He is routinely called upon to provide counsel on acquisitions, refinancings and credit facilities.
Alon is always available as needed. On sophisticated and complex matters, he provides strategic advice and helps simplify concepts, all while guiding us to a commercial solution.
Soo-ah Nah is very well regarded for her work representing clients in refinancings and acquisition financings. Her clients include sponsors and institutional lenders.
She is incredibly responsive and very thorough.
Soo-ah produces excellent work product.
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
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Leonard Klingbaum
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: USA - Nationwide
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