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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : California


Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Banking & Finance - California

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has an extensive finance practice fielding significant national and international capabilities as well as deep relationships with California-based clients. Its broad experience includes complex venture debt financing, acquisition financing and transactions involving Native American gaming entities. The team stands out for its accomplished public finance arm and representation of states, cities, counties and public bodies. It is well positioned to act for clients operating within the direct lending space.

Work Highlights

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  • The Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe team represented Trucordia in their $2.9 billion debt refinancing.

Strengths

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  • The Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe team offers expertise, practicality and efficiency.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • The Orrick team has an elite level of experience and availability.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleAlan Benjamin
    Senior StatespeopleAlan Benjamin

    Alan Benjamin

    Veteran practitioner Alan Benjamin has a leading reputation in the California finance market. He is especially noted for his contribution to the area of project finance.
  • Band 2Zachary S Finley
    Band 2Zachary S Finley

    Zachary S Finley

    Zachary Finley's versatile corporate finance practice sees him acting on both domestic and cross-border transactions.
    • I appreciate his calm and level-headed approach to negotiations.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Dolph Hellman
    Band 3Dolph Hellman

    Dolph Hellman

    Dolph Hellman is regularly consulted by venture-backed clients for his expertise in debt financings. He has experience handling multijurisdictional matters.
    • Dolph is a wealth of information.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Dolph is very responsive. He offers realistic legal advice and is always diligent.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 5David Lin
    Band 5David Lin

    David Lin

    David Lin is a sough after practitioner, representing major financial institutions in their secured and unsecured finance transactions. He is noted for his expertise in casino gaming financing.

    • David Lin is incredibly responsive, thoughtful and creative.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • David offers a high-level of service and responsiveness.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • David demonstrates deep subject matter expertise.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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