Banking & Finance
New York
1 year ranked
Provided by King & Spalding LLP
Carolyn Alford represents financial institutions, funds, private equity sponsors, issuers and corporate borrowers on a wide range of complex and innovative finance matters including acquisition, unitranche, first lien/second lien and mezzanine financings, leveraged and investment-grade syndicated credit facilities, private placements of notes and asset-based lending.
While her industry experience is broad, she has an extensive track record in financing matters for healthcare, pharma, energy, telecom and media sectors. Notably, Carolyn co-leads the firm's Finance & Restructuring practice and serves on the firm's managing Policy Committee.
Ms. Alford is a fellow and past-President of the American College of Investment Counsel, where she served on the Board of Trustees for eight years, and the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers, where she has served on the Nominating Committee. As a passionate proponent for diversity, Carolyn is proud to serve on the Board of the Atlanta Women's Foundation. Carolyn also has the honor of serving as a board member of the Children's Hospital of Atlanta Foundation.
Provided by Chambers
Carolyn Zander Alford focuses her practice representing financial institutions, funds, private equity sponsors, issuers and corporate borrowers on a variety of finance matters, including acquisition financings, leveraged and investment-grade syndicated credit facilities, private placements of notes and asset-based lending.
Provided by Chambers
She absolutely listens to clients and colleagues and aims for the right outcome for the client.
Carolyn is a tremendous force within leveraged finance and is encyclopedic with her knowledge of terms, trends and the market. She is a 360 degree adviser and considers all aspects of the issue.
Her experience level and understanding of complex issues is driven from her stunning work ethic and sheer intellect. Her advice is clear, efficient, commercial and direct.
Carolyn is a formidable negotiator. She is firm when protecting our interests, but creative in unlocking deadlocks and moving negotiations forward.
She is a true all-star. Carolyn has a unique perspective on what we do and don't do, and has amazing depth across the bank and non-bank credit environments.
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