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Banking & Finance | USA
New York
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NEW YORK: An Introduction
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Rankings overview for Departments
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Band 4
A&O Shearman 11 Years Ranked
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 8 Years Ranked
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP 7 Years Ranked
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 6 Years Ranked
Proskauer Rose LLP 3 Years Ranked
Sidley Austin LLP 3 Years Ranked
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 9 Years Ranked
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 9 Years Ranked
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 4 Years Ranked
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Eric Leicht White & Case LLP12 Years Ranked
Gregory Ezring Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP17 Years Ranked
James A Florack Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP22 Years Ranked
Jason Kyrwood Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP13 Years Ranked
Jay M Ptashek Kirkland & Ellis LLP18 Years Ranked
Jeffrey E Ross Debevoise & Plimpton LLP12 Years Ranked
Patrick J Ryan Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP13 Years Ranked
Band 2
Brian M. Steinhardt Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP13 Years Ranked
Corey Wright Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
Daniel S Dokos Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP22 Years Ranked
Eric Wedel Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP7 Years Ranked
George (Jed) E Zobitz Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP19 Years Ranked
Jay Kim Ropes & Gray LLP17 Years Ranked
Jennifer Ezring Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
Marcus J Dougherty Milbank LLP8 Years Ranked
Margaret S Peponis Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP17 Years Ranked
Maura O'Sullivan A&O Shearman17 Years Ranked
Meyer C Dworkin Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP7 Years Ranked
Michèle Penzer Latham & Watkins LLP22 Years Ranked
Stephen Kessing Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP7 Years Ranked
Tatiana Lapushchik Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP13 Years Ranked
Band 3
Adam Dworkin Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP18 Years Ranked
Alan Rockwell DLA Piper LLP (US)10 Years Ranked
Ari B Blaut Sullivan & Cromwell LLP7 Years Ranked
Ashley Gregory Kirkland & Ellis LLP11 Years Ranked
Daniel Seale Latham & Watkins LLP18 Years Ranked
J. Christian Nahr Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates9 Years Ranked
Janet Vance Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP17 Years Ranked
Jason Kanner Kirkland & Ellis LLP7 Years Ranked
Joshua A. Tinkelman Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
Justin Breen Proskauer Rose LLP6 Years Ranked
Kenneth Steinberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP7 Years Ranked
Lauren Hanrahan Milbank LLP8 Years Ranked
Melissa Hutson Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
Morgan Bale Paul Hastings LLP12 Years Ranked
R Jake Mincemoyer A&O Shearman8 Years Ranked
Scott B Selinger Debevoise & Plimpton LLP9 Years Ranked
Stefanie Birkmann Ropes & Gray LLP4 Years Ranked
Steven Messina Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates8 Years Ranked
William Sheehan Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
Band 4
Alexander Zeltser Ropes & Gray LLP8 Years Ranked
Alfred Xue Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Allison R Liff Freshfields US LLP4 Years Ranked
Andrew Colao Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP8 Years Ranked
Andrew J Yoon Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP12 Years Ranked
David Bilkis White & Case LLP21 Years Ranked
Eliza McDougall White & Case LLP7 Years Ranked
Jay Alicandri Dechert LLP4 Years Ranked
Jennifer St. John Yount Paul Hastings LLP18 Years Ranked
John Cobb Paul Hastings LLP6 Years Ranked
Jonathan DeSantis Proskauer Rose LLP6 Years Ranked
Joshua W Thompson Sidley Austin LLP10 Years Ranked
Joshua Zelig Paul Hastings LLP4 Years Ranked
Melissa Alwang Latham & Watkins LLP9 Years Ranked
Michael K Chernick A&O Shearman4 Years Ranked
Nicholas A Palumbo Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP3 Years Ranked
Nicholas Schwartz Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
Rajani K Gupta White & Case LLP7 Years Ranked
Stephanie Teicher Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Viktor Okasmaa Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP7 Years Ranked
Band 5
Aaron Adams Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
Amy Shapiro Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP2 Years Ranked
Brett P Barragate Jones Day21 Years Ranked
Brian Gluck Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
Charles Stern Milbank LLP1 Years Ranked
Daniel J Bursky Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP19 Years Ranked
Daniel W Hendrick Proskauer Rose LLP2 Years Ranked
David Barash Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
David Ridley White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
David Tarr Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP5 Years Ranked
Douglas S Horowitz Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP14 Years Ranked
Duane McLaughlin Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked
Edward Newlands Dechert LLP4 Years Ranked
Emily Johnson Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz2 Years Ranked
Jennifer Daly Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
Jin Hee Kim Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked
Josiah Slotnick Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP1 Years Ranked
Judson Oswald Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
Leonard Klingbaum Ropes & Gray LLP4 Years Ranked
Marc R. Lashbrook Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
Marisa Sotomayor King & Spalding LLP3 Years Ranked- Michael Tollini Cooley LLP2 Years Ranked
Monica Thurmond Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP11 Years Ranked
Stelios Saffos Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
William Brady Akin1 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
Alon Goldberger Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked
Angelina Liang Dechert LLP4 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Tabas Carson Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked- Justin Wagstaff White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked
Katherine Reaves Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP1 Years Ranked
Kyle Lakin Freshfields US LLP1 Years Ranked
Meredith Mackey Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP3 Years Ranked- Ryan Rafferty Debevoise & Plimpton LLP2 Years Ranked
Scott Herrig Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP2 Years Ranked
Soo-ah Nah Dechert LLP1 Years Ranked
Todd Koretzky A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked
Vanessa Jackson Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedCahill 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 | 9 Years RankedDavis 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 | 7 Years RankedKirkland & 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 | 8 Years RankedLatham & 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 | 4 Years RankedPaul 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 | 9 Years RankedSimpson 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.
Band 2
2 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedCravath, 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 | 7 Years RankedDebevoise & 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 | 9 Years RankedMilbank 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 | 4 Years RankedPaul, 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 | 9 Years RankedWeil, 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 | 9 Years RankedWhite & 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.
Band 3
3 Ropes & Gray LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedRopes & 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.
Band 4
4 A&O ShearmanBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedA&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.4 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP has a well-respected and well-regarded practice known for its extensive representation of borrower and lender clients. Boasts impressive expertise in large syndicated credit facilities, term loan offerings and high-yield bond and note issuances. Further strength in guiding clients through acquisition finance with cross-border implications.4 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedFried, 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 | 6 Years RankedGibson, 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 | 3 Years RankedProskauer 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 | 3 Years RankedSidley 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 | 9 Years RankedSkadden, 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 | 9 Years RankedSullivan & 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 | 4 Years RankedWillkie 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.
Band 5
5 Cooley LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedCooley 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 | 3 Years RankedDechert 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 | 1 Years RankedFreshfields 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 | 1 Years RankedHaynes 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 | 3 Years RankedKing & 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 | 5 Years RankedMayer 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 | 1 Years RankedVinson & 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 | 3 Years RankedWachtell, 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.