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Banking & Finance - New York

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 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 The Home Depot, Inc. on the financing aspects of its $18.25 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution Inc. 

Strengths

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They have a strong team of subject matter experts, extensive experience and a broad network outside of their firm.

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They are incredibly comprehensive in their analysis and super proactive. They're really just excellent across the board and deliver comprehensive advice.

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They have a strong bench globally and across multiple practice areas which allows them to have the ability to handle complex financings and situations others cannot.

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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's always available for questions, always balanced, efficient and totally on top of everything we need from our side. He's a pleasure to work with all the time.

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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.

A strong lawyer with good commercial understanding and market knowledge.

He is really smart and very good at drilling down on the issues. He's tactically very good and very client focused. He helps think through issues before they become an issue.

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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.

She brings a certain level of calm to a transaction.

She's an extraordinarily hard worker, smart, knows the market and is good at helping clients get to a deal that's good for all parties.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Andrew Colao
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Andrew Colao
4
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Andrew J Yoon
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Andrew J Yoon
4
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Meredith Mackey
5
Meredith Mackey
5
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