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Banking & Finance | USA
New York
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NEW YORK: An Introduction
JURISDICTION
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Authored by Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP, Lori Marks-Esterman, Sahand Farahati
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Senior Statespeople
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Brian M. Steinhardt Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Corey Wright Latham & Watkins LLP
Daniel S Dokos Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Eric Wedel Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
George (Jed) E Zobitz Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Jay Kim Ropes & Gray LLP
Jennifer Ezring Latham & Watkins LLP
Marcus J Dougherty Milbank LLP
Margaret S Peponis Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Maura O'Sullivan A&O Shearman
Meyer C Dworkin Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Michèle Penzer Latham & Watkins LLP
Stephen Kessing Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Tatiana Lapushchik Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
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Adam Dworkin Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Alan Rockwell DLA Piper LLP (US)
Ari B Blaut Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Ashley Gregory Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Daniel Seale Latham & Watkins LLP
J. Christian Nahr Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Janet Vance Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Jason Kanner Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Joshua A. Tinkelman Latham & Watkins LLP
Justin Breen Proskauer Rose LLP
Kenneth Steinberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Lauren Hanrahan Milbank LLP
Melissa Hutson Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Morgan Bale Paul Hastings LLP
R Jake Mincemoyer A&O Shearman
Scott B Selinger Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Stefanie Birkmann Ropes & Gray LLP
Steven Messina Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
William Sheehan Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
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Alexander Zeltser Ropes & Gray LLP
Alfred Xue Latham & Watkins LLP
Allison R Liff Freshfields US LLP
Andrew Colao Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Andrew J Yoon Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
David Bilkis White & Case LLP
Eliza McDougall White & Case LLP
Jay Alicandri Dechert LLP
Jennifer St. John Yount Paul Hastings LLP
John Cobb Paul Hastings LLP
Jonathan DeSantis Proskauer Rose LLP
Joshua W Thompson Sidley Austin LLP
Joshua Zelig Paul Hastings LLP
Melissa Alwang Latham & Watkins LLP
Michael K Chernick A&O Shearman
Nicholas A Palumbo Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Nicholas Schwartz Sidley Austin LLP
Rajani K Gupta White & Case LLP
Stephanie Teicher Latham & Watkins LLP
Viktor Okasmaa Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
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Aaron Adams Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Amy Shapiro Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Brett P Barragate Jones Day
Brian Gluck Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Charles Stern Milbank LLP
Daniel J Bursky Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Daniel W Hendrick Proskauer Rose LLP
David Barash Paul Hastings LLP
David Ridley White & Case LLP
David Tarr Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Douglas S Horowitz Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Duane McLaughlin Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Edward Newlands Dechert LLP
Emily Johnson Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Jennifer Daly Paul Hastings LLP
Jin Hee Kim Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Josiah Slotnick Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Judson Oswald Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Leonard Klingbaum Ropes & Gray LLP
Marc R. Lashbrook Paul Hastings LLP
Marisa Sotomayor King & Spalding LLP- Michael Tollini Cooley LLP
Monica Thurmond Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Stelios Saffos Latham & Watkins LLP
William Brady Akin
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Alon Goldberger Dechert LLP
Angelina Liang Dechert LLP
Elizabeth Tabas Carson Sidley Austin LLP- Justin Wagstaff White & Case LLP
Katherine Reaves Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Kyle Lakin Freshfields US LLP
Meredith Mackey Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP- Ryan Rafferty Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Scott Herrig Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Soo-ah Nah Dechert LLP
Todd Koretzky A&O Shearman
Vanessa Jackson Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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1 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 |Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP has a highly regarded bench of practitioners with a market-leading presence in the lending market. Known for acting with some of the world's largest investment funds and private equity houses. Offers seamless coordination between its capital markets and leveraged finance partners in its handling of high-yield bond work. Represents arrangers in high-end M&A, including in the technology, healthcare and retail sectors.
1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 |Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP boasts a deep bench of expert financing practitioners notable for their breadth, serving both borrower and lender clients at the highest level. Highly regarded for both leveraged and investment-grade lending, including debt restructuring and acquisition financing. Boasts impressive international reach, with stellar reputation for deals involving Latin American countries.
1 Kirkland & Ellis LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 |Kirkland & Ellis has a uniquely positioned New York banking and finance group that is able to draw on nationwide and global strength in fund-related financings. Acts on both single-lender and syndicated transactions for both private equity sponsors and lenders. Well-known for its offerings on high-yield, mezzanine and bridge financing transactions. Further capable of middle-market work in addition to its large-cap and investment grade work.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 |Latham & Watkins LLP is a go-to practice with a strong bench, acting for high-profile corporate borrowers as well as major financial institutions. Recognized for its strengths in syndicated loan transactions and highly esteemed for its strength on cross-border transactions. Fields experienced attorneys with expertise across bridge financings, investment-grade loans and multicurrency facilities.
1 Paul Hastings LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 |Paul Hastings LLP has a broad finance practice with a particular focus on lender-side and private equity sponsor representation. Particularly noted for its significant presence in the asset-based lending space, and its work with clients on term loans and bridge loans, as well as restructuring matters. Represents a good choice of firm for cross-border transactions, with a pronounced focus on energy financings.
1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 |Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a group of market-leading experts handling a number of the biggest financing deals in the US and globally. In addition to a dealsheet of top-class acquisition financings, offers expertise in asset-based lending as well as more general term loans and revolvers. Well-reputed among all sectors of the market, with corporates, sponsors and lenders turning to the group for large transactions.
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2 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 |Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has a top-tier department handling eye-catching financing mandates for a clientele of corporate behemoths and Wall Street lending institutions. Boasts capabilities in cross-border loan structuring in addition to domestic transactions, including acquisition financing. Combines strength in high-value term and revolving credit facilities with more esoteric matters, including recapitalizations and asset-based lending.
2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 |Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has an accomplished finance practice that is widely regarded for its representation of leading borrower clients, particularly private equity funds. Highly adept in leveraged finance matters and routinely sought after for its skills in high-yield debt offerings, second-lien financings and mezzanine capital matters. Active in transactions across an enormous range of industries, with demonstrable expertise in healthcare, media and insurance.
2 Milbank LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 |Milbank LLP has a compact team of renowned finance lawyers offering in-depth market knowledge and expertise. Noted for its reputation of leading lenders, and is also adept at acting for borrowers and private equity sponsors across the whole spectrum of finance transactions. Highly regarded for its cross-border expertise on large-scale transactions, including LBOs. Notably represents companies in the energy, technology and transportation sectors.
2 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 |Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP's practice is known for its representation of leading private equity and borrower clients, as well as its capabilities in direct lending. Offers expertise in debt financing, including LBOs and asset-based loans, and regularly sought after to advise on recapitalizations and restructurings. Possesses additional strength in distressed situation lending matters.
2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 |Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has a robust finance practice, highlighted for its balanced approach in representing prominent lender and borrower clients. Noted for its adept counsel on cross-border acquisition financing and also enjoys a fine reputation for its work on restructurings in the energy sector. Also excels in its representation of private equity clients and their portfolio companies, and is increasingly active on behalf of non-bank direct lenders. Expert capabilities when handling sophisticated investment-grade acquisition financings.
2 White & Case LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 |White & Case LLP has a thriving finance practice, and the team represents a loyal following of clients on both domestic and international transactions. Offers experience in syndicated lending, acquisition finance and asset-based lending, among a host of other areas. Highly regarded for its debtor-in-possession work. Client base includes heavyweight underwriters, investment banks and household name corporations, as well as private equity firms and their portfolios.
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3 Ropes & Gray LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 |Ropes & Gray LLP attracts a wide array of leading private equity clients and continues to be highly regarded for its expertise in leveraged finance work acting for borrowers in both domestic and cross-border transactions. Renowned for its expertise on the whole spectrum of financings including acquisition financings, private equity investments and whole business securitizations. Also noted for its strengths in mezzanine debt and direct lending matters. Maintains client relationships across a diverse range of sectors, with noteworthy activity in the technology, healthcare and consumer products spaces.
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4 A&O ShearmanBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 |A&O Shearman is a major corporate player with a growing financing practice and strength in both borrower and lender representation, regularly acting for banking syndicates. Displays particular strength in syndicated lending, acquisition financing, asset-based lending, mezzanine financings and bond offerings. Highly regarded in the market for handling the finance elements of major cross-border transactions. Extensive experience acting for its diverse roster of clients in industries such as retail, energy and technology.
On May 1st, 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
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4 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 |Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has a robust finance practice, with the team representing private equity sponsors, banks and corporations on a wide range of financings, including senior secured credit facilities, syndicated loans and recapitalizations. Offers complementary expertise in M&A and regularly engaged to handle big-ticket sponsor work, as well as matters across the middle market.
4 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 |Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has expertise in key markets, including New York, California and Texas, across the whole gamut of financing transactions, and is renowned for its work on behalf of borrowers and private equity clients. Possesses substantial experience in financing transactions across a wide range of sectors including energy, consumer products and telecommunications. Regularly handles complex acquisition financings.
4 Proskauer Rose LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 |Proskauer Rose LLP boasts a strong team with significant experience in advising renowned lenders in the space. The team is capable of advising clients on innovative structuring, such as upside-down unitranches. The group handles a range of matters that concern a variety of sectors, including manufacturing and technology.
4 Sidley Austin LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 |Sidley Austin LLP is noted for its broad practice in the banking and finance space. The practitioners at Sidley are routinely called upon by both distinguished lenders and borrowers to provide counsel on a whole host of issues. Its team has notable strength in handling deals with cross-border elements.
4 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 |Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has an established finance group that is recognized for its strategic representation of leading borrower and lender clients. Well-equipped in both domestic and cross-border financing matters and much sought after for its strengths in acquisition financing and leveraged recapitalizations. Also excels in corporate restructuring and asset-based loan matters. Boasts a diverse client base, extending across the real estate, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors.
4 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 |Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is a well-regarded firm that is noted for its strong focus on lender-side and borrower-side work. Has niche expertise in handling direct lending matters for insurance companies. Regularly works with household name corporates, private equity houses and financial institutions. Ably assists clients with international and cross-border matters.
4 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 |Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has an expanding finance practice reinforced by nationally recognized M&A and bankruptcy groups. Handles a wide array of finance transactions, frequently representing some of the leading private equity funds, corporate borrowers and investment banks. Additional experience representing hedge funds and registered funds in high-value redemption and subscription credit facilities. Highlighted for its significant cross-border expertise and a wealth of experience in the energy sector.
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5 Cooley LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 |Cooley LLP's team is experienced in handling matters on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. The team is renowned for its work in the technology and life sciences sectors. Its practitioners have experience in advising on acquisition financings and asset-based financings. The team is also adept at handling complex restructurings.
5 Dechert LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 |Dechert LLP's team has considerable presence in the banking and finance market. The group demonstrates strength in handling a range of finance transactions and debt restructurings. The practitioners have notable experience of handling recapitalizations and Regulation S offerings. The team is routinely called upon to advise borrowers, sponsors and lenders. The practice group benefits from the firm's global presence.
5 Freshfields US LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 |Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's team represents private equity and portfolio companies in various strategic advice matters and refinancings. Their recent experience includes debt restructuring among other borrower-side matters with a specialty in the technology sector. They also have experience handling cross-border matters.
5 Haynes and Boone, LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 |Haynes and Boone, LLP's team is well-versed in handling complex matters such as project financings. The team boasts a strong client list that is comprised of large banks and funds. Its practitioners have considerable experience of handling matters in the real estate sector. The team demonstrates strength in providing counsel on NAV facilities.
5 King & Spalding LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 |King & Spalding LLP's team is renowned for its direct lender practice. The firm boasts a deep and strong bench in the space. The group handles issues concerning a wide spectrum of sectors, including retail, healthcare and transportation.
5 Mayer Brown LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 |Mayer Brown LLP's team is noted for its broad banking & finance practice. The group has considerable experience in advising both lenders and borrowers across a diverse range of transactions. The practitioners are notably adept at handling issues with cross-border elements. Its team is renowned for its ability to provide counsel on acquisition financings, as well as debt restructuring.
5 Vinson & Elkins LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 |Vinson & Elkins LLP's team has considerable experience of advising both lenders and borrowers, including large banks, credit funds and hedge funds. The practitioners are adept at providing counsel on a wide array of issues, including acquisition financings and syndicated loans. The team demonstrates particular expertise in advising clients in the energy sector, as well as the manufacturing industry.
5 Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & KatzBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 |Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz's financing group is noted for its strong borrower-side practice. The team is routinely called upon to provide counsel on significant financing transactions, including debt and equity financings. Its practitioners are highlighted for their ability to handle deals across a broad spectrum of industries including technology, energy and life sciences.