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Banking & Finance - New York

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

White & Case has a thriving finance practice, and the team represents a loyal following of clients on both domestic and international transactions. It offers experience in syndicated lending, acquisition finance and asset-based lending, among a host of other areas. The team is highly regarded for its debtor-in-possession work. Its client base includes heavyweight underwriters, investment banks and household name corporations, as well as private equity firms and their portfolios.

Work Highlights

  • White & Case represented UBS AG as lead arranger, administrative agent, collateral agent and lender in connection with $2.88 billion and EUR2 billion senior secured facilities provided to ION Platform Finance.

Strengths

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White & Case are always aware of what is going on in the market and are able to explain what implications that might have for their clients' businesses.

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White & Case has excellent fund finance attorneys with great product knowledge and terrific client service.

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White & Case seamlessly handles cross-border transactions that require complex coordination with local counsel.

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They are constantly going out of their way to be responsive and provide great service, whether at night, over weekends or during holidays.

Banking & Finance respondent
USA

They are great for anything, but the cross-border stuff is where they really shine. If I have an arcane question, they can find within their network a partner with extensive experience anywhere across the world.

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Notable Practitioners

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Eric Leicht
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Eric Leicht
1
Band 1
Eric Leicht typically acts for lender-side clients, including household name banks. He often advises on the debt aspects of restructuring.

Eric is a top lawyer in the syndicated loan market. He has so much depth of experience to bring to the table.

Eric's knowledge of the space and his advice in handling complex situations is unparalleled.

He is top of the house if there are any issues.

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Eliza McDougall
3
Eliza McDougall
3
Band 3
Eliza McDougall excels in an array of financial transactions, frequently acting for banks and private equity firms.

Eliza has consistently delivered results, clarity and high levels of client service. She has an exceptional perspective and shows thoughtfulness in her approach.

Eliza is excellent. She is knowledgeable and coolheaded in difficult situations.

She brings deep market credibility and a disciplined approach to risk allocation that is both rigorous and commercially grounded.

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Rajani K Gupta
4
Rajani K Gupta
4
Band 4
Rajani Gupta typically serves lenders in the provision of acquisition financing to fund sponsors.

Rajani is very smart. She focuses on the issues that matter and can strike a balance to get lenders and sponsors what they want.

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David Ridley
5
David Ridley
5
Band 5

David Ridley has a wealth of experience advising large multinational banking clients on high value loans.

His ability to parse through credit agreements and give really good advice has made him a go-to lawyer for bank finance.

David is extremely smart and technical.

He is very smart, very commercial and always trying to push us to the right outcome, while also getting the deal done. He achieves a good balance.

He is great at complex deals and has a very international experience set.

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6
Justin Wagstaff
6
Band 6
Justin Wagstaff is the global head of the borrower finance practice. He has extensive experience of advising borrowers on refinancings and acquisition financings.

He is knowledgeable, responsive and commercial.

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Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP

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Eric Leicht
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Eric Leicht
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Eliza McDougall
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Eliza McDougall
3
Band 3
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Rajani K Gupta
4
Rajani K Gupta
4
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David Ridley
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David Ridley
5
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Justin Wagstaff
6
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