Banking & Finance: Sponsors
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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Weil, Gotshal & Manges has a notable leveraged finance practice that is active on major matters for leading private equity firms and traditional lenders, with a growing presence in the direct lending space. It is well positioned to advise on the full range of financial instruments including US products, securing its position as a sought-after adviser in the LBO market. The team draws on the firm's global full-service platform to provide a seamless service on cross-border and multidisciplinary issues.
Work Highlights
- Weil advised the lenders with regard to the refinancing of Zabka Polska, with an aggregate volume of approximately EUR1.3 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Weil always provide very thoughtful advice, with a clear understanding of the commercial context and a great ability to think of creative solutions."
"The team is always available and represents lenders with care and diligence."
"They are on top of all the issues and market trends and have super user-friendly partners as well as really well-trained associates."
"They are super good in complex financings."
"Weil always provide very thoughtful advice, with a clear understanding of the commercial context and a great ability to think of creative solutions."
"The team is always available and represents lenders with care and diligence."
"They are on top of all the issues and market trends and have super user-friendly partners as well as really well-trained associates."
"They are super good in complex financings."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Richards is noted for his expert representation of private equity sponsors, which he advises on the gamut of leveraged finance matters. He is regularly sought after to assist clients on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions.
"Tom Richards is a phenomenal lawyer who is always available and has great energy. He always manages to provide a positive spin on things and we manage to get the deal done with him."
"Tom is hugely well respected in the market and very well liked. He is a very proactive, creative and thoughtful person to have involved in a deal."
"He provides first-class service."
Chris McLaughlin is regularly instructed by sponsors and financial institutions on a range of leveraged and corporate acquisition financings. He is additionally noted for his expert representation of private debt funds.
"Chris McLaughlin is extremely thoughtful, with great technical skills and understanding of the commercial context and reality."
"He was very responsive, technically very good and knowledgeable in the private credit space."
"Chris is a super smart, commercial and efficient professional. He is a valued adviser looking out for our interests."