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Leila B. Sayegh

Leila B. Sayegh

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Leila Sayegh represents corporations and private equity funds as borrowers, and banks and other financial institutions as lenders, in a broad range of domestic and international financing transactions, including acquisition financings, leveraged buyouts, bridge loans, first and second lien financings, investment grade financings, corporate recapitalizations, debtor-in-possession financings and asset-based loans. Her practice extends across a wide range of industries.

Personal

Ms. Sayegh has been recognized by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 and IFLR1000. In addition, she has been honored by Lawdragon as one of its 500 Leading Dealmakers in America and by the Los Angeles Business Journal as part of its Leaders of Influence — Banking & Finance, Women of Influence and Thriving in Their 40s lists. She has also been named one of LA Times Studios’ Banking & Finance Visionaries.

Education

Columbia Law School

J.D.

2003

Columbia University Graduate School of Business

M.B.A.

2003

Franklin & Marshall College

B.A.

1999

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Banking & Finance - California

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Leila Sayegh has a broad client base and demonstrates notable strength in acting as borrowers' counsel. She routinely provides counsel on asset-based loans and acquisition financings.

Strengths

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  • Leila is incredibly knowledgeable. She provides excellent advice and creatively solves problems.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

California: Northern

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

California: Southern

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