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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 - North Carolina

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What the Team is Known For

McGuireWoods has a highly impressive debt finance team with an outstanding reputation in the North Carolina market. The group enjoys close ties with the cream of the local, national and international financial services community and a highly impressive track record in the mid-market syndicated lending space. It offers particular strength in the healthcare finance and asset-based lending spaces, as well as acting across industries including the construction, energy and manufacturing sectors. The team is also active in the representation of SBIC funds.

Strengths

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McGuireWoods has an incredible amount of knowledge within the firm. There is always an expert on the team who can help with even the most complex situations. It is a pleasure working with this group.

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The department works efficiently to find middle grounds with us and our clients on negotiations. They do not over complicate matters, remaining responsive and available.

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They have a deep understanding of the market and advise in a constructive and commercial manner. They have been able to creatively address any complex situations I have brought to them.

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They provide a great service and are always available.

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They have a strong team and deep level of industry knowledge, especially in healthcare.

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Notable Practitioners

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W. Kent Walker
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W. Kent Walker
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Band 2

Kent Walker offers strength across corporate lending matters, acting for lenders and borrowers on a variety of financing transactions. He counsels clients on issues including acquisition finance, working capital finance and re-capitalizations.

Kent is one of best in the industry. He is very commercial.

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Christian Brose
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Christian Brose
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Band 4

Christian Brose acts for financial institutions, investors and alternative lenders on a broad spectrum of syndicated loan matters. He offers particular expertise advising on facilities provided to companies in the environmental and hospitality sectors.

I would consider Christian a subject matter expert that can help us be a lot smarter with our clients. He is well up to speed on how clients operate and what can impact them.

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Raj Natarajan
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Raj Natarajan
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Band 4
Raj Natarajan is particularly expert in lending transactions in the healthcare industry. His wide-ranging practice sees him advise on matters including acquisition financing, recapitalizations and real estate financings.

Raj is very balanced and thoughtful. He is a great attorney.

Raj is really good at building relationships and moving a deal forwards. He is very personable and knowledgeable.

Raj is extremely responsive and well respected. He's very smart and balanced and a great legal resource for his clients.

Raj has an impressive practice.

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Anne Croteau
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Anne Croteau
5
Band 5
Anne Croteau represents lenders in on a range of financings. She has notable strength in providing counsel on first lien and mezzanine credit facilities, as well as sophisticated restructurings.

Anne is an excellent attorney doing a lot of private equity, borrowing and institutional work.

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Kevin A. McGinnis
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Kevin A. McGinnis
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Band 5

Kevin A. McGinnis is an experienced finance partner who regularly advises on secured and unsecured single bank and syndicated credit agreements. He is chair of the firms debt financing department and has particular expertise in supporting clients in the sports sector.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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W. Kent Walker
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W. Kent Walker
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Band 2
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Christian Brose
4
Christian Brose
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Raj Natarajan
4
Raj Natarajan
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Anne Croteau
5
Anne Croteau
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Kevin A. McGinnis
5
Kevin A. McGinnis
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