LAWYER PROFILE

Stephen Kessing

USA 2026

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

New York

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Stephen M. Kessing is a partner in Cravath’s Corporate Department and Co-Head of the Banking and Credit Practice. He advises financial institutions, corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors on a broad range of finance transactions, including complex syndicated loan and direct lending transactions, capital markets transactions, restructurings and debtor‑in‑possession financing, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

Career

Duke University School of Law (JD, magna cum laude, 2005; Order of the Coif; Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Transactions and Bankruptcy); University of Southern California (MBA, 2001); Miami University (BS, 1995)

Personal

For more information: https://www.cravath.com/people/stephen-m-kessing.html

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Banking & Finance - New York

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Stephen Kessing is particularly highly regarded for his lender-side practice, advising on high value term and revolving credit facilities.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is always commercial and constructive.
Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA
Stephen is an amazing partner to work with.
Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA
He is a valued partner for our business, who has supported us through various complex situations.
Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA
His commercial awareness, broad experience and practical support make him a trusted adviser in this space.
Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA