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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Banking & Finance - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has an expanding finance practice reinforced by nationally recognized M&A and bankruptcy groups. The team handles a wide array of finance transactions, frequently representing some of the leading private equity funds, corporate borrowers and investment banks. It has additional experience representing hedge funds and registered funds in high value redemption and subscription credit facilities. The firm is highlighted for its significant cross-border expertise and a wealth of experience in the energy sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised SolAmerica Energy in the negotiation of a new revolving credit facility and an amendment to an existing facility.

Strengths

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  • Willkie are responsive, efficient and quick to respond to emails and deliverables.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • The Willkie team are able to support all facets of a transaction and successfully navigate clients through against very tight deadlines.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • The team provides outstanding customer service and response times.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • Willkie is commercial and knows the market well, given that their lawyers also have the ability to handle borrower-side transactions as well, allowing them to understand both sides of the coin.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • They have a very commercial approach and are easy to deal with.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Viktor Okasmaa
    Viktor Okasmaa

    Viktor Okasmaa

    Viktor Okasmaa is best known for his work for borrowers, including major private equity funds, seeking financing in the context of acquisitions.

    • Viktor is smart and commercial.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • I think he is incredibly intelligent, always commercial and laser-focused on getting a deal done quickly, efficiently and properly.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Viktor is an excellent lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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