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Banking & Finance - New York

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has a robust finance practice, highlighted for its balanced approach in representing prominent lender and borrower clients. The team is noted for its adept counsel on cross-border acquisition financing and also enjoys a fine reputation for its work on restructurings in the energy sector. It also excels in its representation of private equity clients and their portfolio companies, and is increasingly active on behalf of non-bank direct lenders. The firm has expert capabilities when handling sophisticated investment-grade acquisition financings.

Work Highlights

  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised Morgan Stanley and MUFG, as the joint lead arrangers and bookrunners, for a EUR16.2 billion bridge credit facility in connection with Keurig Dr Pepper's acquisition of JDE Peet's.

Strengths

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They have an ability to connect business needs with market conditions and translate appropriately, allowing for timely decisions with best results in mind.

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They have deep market experience and an ability to navigate numerous challenging situations.

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Beyond their talent and comprehensive understanding of the market, Weil attorneys have taken the extra step of understanding our business approach, institutional needs and sensitivities.

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Weil are not only responsive, but responds to move the ball forward.

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Weil are very knowledgeable about the market and commercial, so they don't waste expense and time pushing unnecessary points.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Colao
4
Andrew Colao
4
Band 4
Andrew Colao is adept at handling a wide range of financings, with particular expertise in syndicated transactions. His clients typically include private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

He is commercial, knows the organization well and provides a good level of guidance.

Andrew is well informed, deeply sophisticated and forward-thinking. He is a pleasure to work with.

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Andrew J Yoon
4
Andrew J Yoon
4
Band 4
Andrew Yoon works for both borrowers and lenders on the financing of acquisitions and existing debt.

He has a clear commercial understanding and takes time to really dig in and understand a business.

Andrew acts as a true adviser. He is a very good and commercial lawyer.

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Meredith Mackey
5
Meredith Mackey
5
Band 5
Meredith Mackey is noted for her ability to advise clients on a wide spectrum of issues, including leveraged loans and debt and equity offerings. She handles matters concerning a number of industries, including the healthcare and retail sectors.
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Jessie Chiang
U
Up and Coming

Jessie Chiang advises financial institutions and corporate borrowers in a range of bank financing transactions, including investment grade lending, domestic and cross-border acquisition financing, bridge loans, debt restructuring transactions and more.

Jessie provides a detailed-oriented approach with excellent analysis and thoughtful comments.

Jessie is a stand out partner and a go-to on investment grade bank acquisition financings.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Andrew Colao
4
Andrew Colao
4
Band 4
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Andrew J Yoon
4
Andrew J Yoon
4
Band 4
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Meredith Mackey
5
Meredith Mackey
5
Band 5
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Jessie Chiang
U
Up and Coming
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