
Private Credit
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I believe Proskauer is the very best in private credit legal work.
Private Credit respondentUSAProskauer is one of the most sophisticated private credit law firms in the industry.
Private Credit respondentUSAThey have an unparalleled level of expertise, service and responsiveness. Proskauer is a deeply trusted partner.
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Gary Creem
Gary Creem is the co-head of Proskauer's private credit group, and he regularly advises high-profile clients. He is responsible for both investment and acquisition lender-side work.
Gary is an absolute leader in the industry.
Private Credit respondentUSAGary is a very intelligent, highly skilled and technical lawyer.
Private Credit respondentUSAGary is the best and most reliable lawyer in our business.
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Justin Breen
Justin Breen is noted for his talent, reputation and longevity within the direct lending market. He regularly represents high-profile clients in complex lending transactions.
I believe Justin is the market leader in private credit legal structuring and negotiation. He handles himself with grace under pressure and has the highest level of experience and awareness of the market.
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Michael Mezzacappa
Michael Mezzacappa is co-head of Proskauer's private credit group. He advises a wide client base on a myriad of complex financings and credit arrangements.
Michael delivers results. He is practical, knowledgeable and extremely effective in a negotiation.
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Sandra Lee Montgomery
Sandra Lee Montgomery offers robust strength in the private credit space, with clients benefiting from her strong financing work. She serves as co-chair of the firm's corporate department.
She knows how to efficiently run a process and take us to the best place we can get.
Private Credit respondentUSASandra is a true expert in her field and always offers unbiased commercial and on-market perspectives to enable her clients to make the most informed decisions.
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Gary Creem
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Justin Breen
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Sandra Lee Montgomery
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Michael Mezzacappa
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