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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Banking & Finance - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison's practice is known for its representation of leading private equity and borrower clients, as well as its capabilities in direct lending. The firm offers expertise in debt financing, including LBOs and asset-based loans, and regularly sought after to advise on recapitalizations and restructurings. It possesses additional strength in distressed situation lending matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison advised Apollo on the financing of Novolex's $6.7 billion combination with Pactiv Evergreen.

Strengths

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  • Paul, Weiss’s financing team is distinguished by its combination of deep technical expertise and strong commercial judgment.

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  • Paul, Weiss has shown an ability to handle complex matters that involve various teams.

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  • They have significant market share, strong relationships, excellent market knowledge and work tirelessly to deliver unsurpassed client service. They are efficient as well, able to drive strong outcomes with minimal disruption.

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  • They are very detail-oriented, quick to respond and thorough.

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  • Paul, Weiss adds value through responsiveness and strong execution support.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eric Wedel
    Eric Wedel

    Eric Wedel

    Eric Wedel centers his practice on the representation of private equity clients in acquisition financings.

    • He is a top lawyer for private credit financings.

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  • Gregory Ezring
    Gregory Ezring

    Gregory Ezring

    Gregory Ezring enjoys an enviable reputation in the market and is sought after for his leveraged finance practice. He represents leading private equity funds and public companies.
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  • Nicholas Schwartz
    Nicholas Schwartz

    Nicholas Schwartz

    Nicholas Schwartz has notable strength in advising clients on issues related to debt financings.

    • He is fantastic.

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  • David Tarr
    David Tarr

    David Tarr

    David Tarr handles a diverse range of borrower-side financings, acting on both domestic and international transactions.

    • What distinguishes David Tarr is his combination of deep technical expertise, strong commercial judgment and an ability to operate seamlessly with both sponsors and management teams.

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