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

Banking & Finance

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

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Banking & Finance - New York

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • J. Christian Nahr
    J. Christian Nahr

    J. Christian Nahr

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Steven Messina
    Steven Messina

    Steven Messina

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • 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.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • David Passes
    David Passes

    David Passes

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Janine Jjingo
    Janine Jjingo

    Janine Jjingo

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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