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Justin Breen

Justin Breen

Global 2026

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Justin Breen is co-head of Proskauer's Global Finance practice. His principal focus is the representation of leading private credit providers and investment banks in complex corporate finance transactions, including leveraged sponsor buyouts, acquisition financings and recapitalization transactions. Justin’s clients include leading institutional investors, direct lenders, private debt funds, investment banks and business development companies, and he advises these clients on a broad range of financing transactions, including syndicated and non-syndicated senior and senior "stretch" loans, unitranche facilities, second lien financings, mezzanine financings, high yield bonds and structured preferred equity.

In recent years, Justin has been at the forefront of the intersection between private capital and sports and has advised clients in connection with multiple debt and equity investments in the sports, media and entertainment space, including teams in the NFL, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, and Formula 1 as well as investments involving womens volleyball, cricket, mixed martial arts and Australian rugby.

Justin has closed finance transactions with an aggregate value well in excess of $100 billion. His clients include market-leading investors, including Ares Capital, Antares Capital, Centerbridge Partners, Churchill Asset Management, Golub Capital, Overland Advantage, Thoma Bravo Credit and Varagon Capital.

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Credit - USA

Band 1
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Individual Editorial

Justin Breen is noted for his talent, reputation and longevity within the direct lending market. He regularly represents high profile clients in complex lending transactions.

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  • Justin has a strong understanding of the market and is very commercial. He is a leader in private credit.

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  • Justin is a great resource. He is always available and is hyper responsive.

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  • Justin is very commercial and responsive.

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