USA Guide 2026 : New York
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King & Spalding's team is renowned for its direct lender practice. The firm boasts a deep and strong bench in the space. The group handles issues concerning a wide spectrum of sectors, including retail, healthcare and transportation.
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King & Spalding represented Sysco Corporation in a $3 billion senior revolving credit facility.
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King & Spalding's distinguishing strengths include responsiveness, a willingness to discuss complex topics at all hours, help with cross-border collateral and past experience.
All of their partners are but a call, email or text away. They are prompt and responsive and provide us with a service level that makes us feel important and cared for.
They routinely distinguish themselves in their approach with our firm. Whether it's junior associates or senior partners, they provide tailored, patient and methodical advice.
While many firms offer strong technical talent and familiarity with market terms, King & Spalding differentiates itself through process leadership, commercial judgment and credibility across the table.
They are extremely responsive and provide thoughtful insights and guidance when negotiating our loan documents.
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Carolyn Zander Alford focuses her practice representing financial institutions, funds, private equity sponsors, issuers and corporate borrowers on a variety of finance matters, including acquisition financings, leveraged and investment-grade syndicated credit facilities, private placements of notes and asset-based lending.
She absolutely listens to clients and colleagues and aims for the right outcome for the client.
Carolyn is a tremendous force within leveraged finance and is encyclopedic with her knowledge of terms, trends and the market. She is a 360 degree adviser and considers all aspects of the issue.
Her experience level and understanding of complex issues is driven from her stunning work ethic and sheer intellect. Her advice is clear, efficient, commercial and direct.
Carolyn is a formidable negotiator. She is firm when protecting our interests, but creative in unlocking deadlocks and moving negotiations forward.
She is a true all-star. Carolyn has a unique perspective on what we do and don't do, and has amazing depth across the bank and non-bank credit environments.
Marisa is simply superb.
She has both extensive experience and excellent soft skills during the legal negotiation process.
She is thorough and a really fantastic communicator.
I trust Marisa to advise me on what is commercially suitable for each unique situation.
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Saudi Arabia
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Singapore
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