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Banking & Finance

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Banking & Finance - New York

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has an established finance group that is recognized for its strategic representation of leading borrower and lender clients. The team is well-equipped in both domestic and cross-border financing matters and much sought after for its strengths in acquisition financing and leveraged recapitalizations. It also excels in corporate restructuring and asset-based loan matters. The firm boasts a diverse client base, extending across the real estate, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden advised Union Pacific Corporation in the financing of its $85 billion stock and cash acquisition of Norfolk Southern Corporation.

Strengths

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The firm explains potential scenarios clearly and concisely and offers perspective on market trends because it sees many deals.

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They have such a deep understanding of our business, as if they are in-house.

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It is a team sport and Skadden make you feel like you are always the MVP.

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Skadden understand complex products very well and can explain them in simple terms.

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The team is extremely sharp and hard-working. They are always available, always turning things around a in timely manner and are extremely accessible.

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Notable Practitioners

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J. Christian Nahr
3
J. Christian Nahr
3
Band 3
Christian Nahr is noted for his experience of advising a wide spectrum of clients, ranging from private equity sponsors to hedge funds. He regularly handles acquisition financings and restructurings, among other issues.

He is excellent counsel and super knowledgeable.

Chris has strong knowledge and is great at simplifying complex legal matters for an easily navigable discussion.

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Steven Messina
3
Steven Messina
3
Band 3

Steven Messina primarily handles high value acquisition financings for corporate and private equity clients.

He is extremely patient, friendly and accessible. He exemplifies everything I think a partner should be.

Steve is a wonderful lawyer. He is extremely smart and plugged into the market. He knows about a huge amount of different kinds of financing structures and applies them skillfully to new situations.

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David Passes
6
David Passes
6
Band 6

David Passes is well positioned to assist borrowers and lenders on a range of financings. He has experience in leveraged buyouts, investment-grade loans and acquisition financings among others.

His understanding of our complex credit structures and attentiveness is remarkable.

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Janine Jjingo
6
Janine Jjingo
6
Band 6

Janine Jjingo is sought after by clients for her expertise in a variety of corporate finance matters. Head of the firm's finance group, she advises borrower and lender clients in complex acquisition financings, asset-backed loans and amendments to credit agreements.

Janine consistently demonstrates her skilled legal mind, technical aptitude, and clear, calm demeanor, which is invaluable in counsel.

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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J. Christian Nahr
3
J. Christian Nahr
3
Band 3
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Steven Messina
3
Steven Messina
3
Band 3
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David Passes
6
David Passes
6
Band 6
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Janine Jjingo
6
Janine Jjingo
6
Band 6
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