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McGuireWoods LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Georgia


McGuireWoods LLP

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With more than 80 lawyers practicing in offices across the U.S. and in London, McGuireWoods is recognized as one of the nation’s preeminent law firms in syndicated finance and general corporate lending. Year over year, we are ranked among the top ten U.S. firms in syndicated loans by volume of credit exposure and number of deals by Loan Pricing Corporation’s Law Firm League Tables. 

Our team includes debt finance lawyers in key financial markets and commercial centers, including Charlotte, Chicago, New York, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and London. Members of our team have successfully represented clients in negotiations with nearly all of the top private equity firms in the United States. We regularly serve as lead counsel to major global financial institutions, lead arrangers, administrative agents, and other borrowers and issuers across the spectrum of credit profiles, including investment grade, leveraged, middle market and troubled credit profiles, and in a full range of structures.

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Banking & Finance - Georgia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

McGuireWoods LLP is a respected debt finance firm that advises on matters including syndicated lending. The firm has strength throughout Southeastern USA, with a client base that includes some of the nation's most recognizable financial institutions. It is particularly strong in healthcare finance deals and is noted for its representation of national banks on real estate finance matters. The group is highly capable of handling complex transactions requiring the negotiation of multiple intercreditor agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • McGuireWoods represented Cross River Bank as administrative agent in a joint $60 million term loan and USD5 million ABL revolving loan.

Strengths

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  • McGuireWoods has a unique ability to provide creative solutions in difficult situations.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Art Gambill
    Band 3Art Gambill

    Art Gambill

    Art Gambill is widely regarded for his expertise in healthcare finance. He advises clients on a range of transactions, with notable asset-based lending experience.
    • Art's depth of knowledge is excellent.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Gerum Yilma
    Band 3Gerum Yilma

    Gerum Yilma

    Gerum Yilma is particularly adept at handling issues concerning healthcare and medical device organizations. He boasts considerable strength in handling acquisition financing transactions.
    • Gerum is a very strong problem-solver with high expertise.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 4Christopher Greene
    Band 4Christopher Greene

    Christopher Greene

    Christopher Greene focuses his practice on healthcare and life sciences lending matters.

    • Chris has an impressive depth of knowledge and understanding of the balance between being commercial while protecting his client.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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