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Ryan represents financial institutions and corporate borrowers in a wide range of structured finance transactions. He advises clients on the structuring and negotiation of asset-backed facilities and subscription credit lines for private equity, real estate investment, umbrella fund, and hedge fund borrowers. Ryan’s practice also includes advising on collateralized loan obligations and the purchase and sale of financial assets.

Ryan has particular experience advising global financial institutions on subscription credit facilities, hybrid facilities, net asset value facilities, and other fund-level financing arrangements.

Ryan has significant experience representing lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured consumer loan transactions. His work includes drafting and negotiating key financing agreements, with a focus on protecting client interests, minimizing risk, and facilitating efficient execution. His work often involves cross-border transactions across jurisdictions including the U.K., the Cayman Islands, and Luxembourg.

Ryan advises clients through all stages of a transaction, including initial closing, amendments, syndications, and terminations. He regularly counsels on the perfection of security interests under the Uniform Commercial Code and has experience coordinating with regulatory agencies on large-scale compliance matters.

His proficiency in the Spanish language further supports clients engaged in international transactions.

Ryan represents financial institutions and corporate borrowers in a wide range of structured finance transactions. He advises clients on the structuring and negotiation of asset-backed facilities and subscription credit lines for private equity, real estate investment, umbrella fund, and hedge fund borrowers. Ryan’s practice also includes advising on collateralized loan obligations and the purchase and sale of financial assets.

Ryan has particular experience advising global financial institutions on subscription credit facilities, hybrid facilities, net asset value facilities, and other fund-level financing arrangements.

Ryan has significant experience representing lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured consumer loan transactions. His work includes drafting and negotiating key financing agreements, with a focus on protecting client interests, minimizing risk, and facilitating efficient execution. His work often involves cross-border transactions across jurisdictions including the U.K., the Cayman Islands, and Luxembourg.

Ryan advises clients through all stages of a transaction, including initial closing, amendments, syndications, and terminations. He regularly counsels on the perfection of security interests under the Uniform Commercial Code and has experience coordinating with regulatory agencies on large-scale compliance matters.

His proficiency in the Spanish language further supports clients engaged in international transactions.

Top areas of focus

  • Pro Bono volunteer at Wake County District Attorney’s Office, UNC School of Law Pro Bono Program, 2020
  • Research intern, Fulbright Commission, 2017
  • Policy intern, The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, 2016-2017

Education

  • University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2021
  • Universidad Pontificia Comillas, LL.M., 2020, international and European business law
  • George Washington University, B.A., 2018, international affairs, Latin American studies concentration

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina
  • District of Columbia

Languages

  • Spanish