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Milbank LLP

Banking & Finance

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Milbank LLP

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Banking & Finance - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Milbank has a compact team of renowned finance lawyers offering in-depth market knowledge and expertise. The team is noted for its reputation of leading lenders, and is also adept at acting for borrowers and private equity sponsors across the whole spectrum of finance transactions. It is highly regarded for its cross-border expertise on large scale transactions, including LBOs. The group notably represents companies in the energy, technology and transportation sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Milbank represented Barclays Bank PLC, as left lead arranger, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent, in the take-private LBO of Air Transport Services Group.

Strengths

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  • They will bend over backwards to get the client a top-notch work product on extremely tight deadlines and are extremely responsive to needs.

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  • Milbank has very sophisticated knowledge of the market and can easily work on complex transactions.

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  • They have a deep understanding of the market and are on top of market trends.

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  • The team works nonstop and is available 24/7.

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  • Milbank is a huge player in both the syndicated and direct space. I can always count on them to know "what is market" and provide counsel in that regard.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marcus J Dougherty
    Marcus J Dougherty

    Marcus J Dougherty

    Marcus Dougherty wins widespread acclaim for his frequent representation of investment banks and other lenders in commercial financings.

    • Marcus is a great partner for accomplishing mutual goals and is extremely service-oriented.

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    • Marcus is an excellent part of the Milbank team and extremely knowledgeable leverage finance attorney.

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    • Marcus is one of the most trusted names among the lawyers we work with. He is incredibly hard-working and steers people to the right direction.

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  • Lauren Hanrahan
    Lauren Hanrahan

    Lauren Hanrahan

    Lauren Hanrahan is able to handle asset-based and leveraged financings, counting private credit funds, corporate borrowers and commercial banks among her clients.

    • Lauren is very smart, thorough and easy to work with.

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    • Lauren is attentive to the details.

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    • I know I can count on her for any complex questions, and that she will be available and critically think things through.

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    • Lauren is immensely experienced and has seen everything. She always delivers top-notch client service on any timeline.

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  • Benjamin Sayagh
    Benjamin Sayagh

    Benjamin Sayagh

    Benjamin Sayagh boasts a thriving finance practice where he routinely represents clients in both borrower and lender side transactions. He has particular expertise in acquisition financings.

    • Ben knows everything under the sun, but is also extremely commercial. He can handle the most complex deals and we can trust him with anything.

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    • Ben is a careful and diligent counsel that covers all the bases.

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    • Ben is one of the hardest working lawyers I have ever met. He is a lawyer that has adapted to all different types of financings.

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  • Charles Stern
    Charles Stern

    Charles Stern

    Charles Stern is renowned for his ability to advise lenders on a range of issues, including unitranche financings and debt restructurings.

    • Charles is an incredible lawyer. You know he is reviewing everything with a fine-toothed comb.

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