Private Equity Sponsors and Borrowers
We represent private equity firms and their portfolio companies, as well as public and private borrowers, in senior secured and unsecured credit facilities. These include cash flow, as well as asset-based financings for leveraged buyouts, add-on platform acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancing, and general working capital needs. Our experience extends through many industries, ensuring tailored solutions for each client.
Private Credit and Bank Lenders
We represent a broad array of lenders, including private credit funds, direct lending financial institutions, asset managers, institutional investors, insurance and pension funds, family offices, business development companies (BDCs), and Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). We also advise national and regional banks on term loans and revolvers, as well as junior capital providers in mezzanine debt, second lien, and PIK holdco notes. Our experience includes advising on intercreditor and subordination arrangements and co-equity investments.
Debt Finance Transactions
Our debt finance lawyers are pragmatic and business-minded, focusing on market dynamics to tailor the best solutions for each transaction. We work closely with colleagues on our corporate, M&A, tax, and insolvency/restructuring teams to manage transactions efficiently and customize strategies to meet our clients’ business objectives. Our services include:
- Highly leveraged transactions
- Domestic and cross-border syndicated credit facilities (mid-cap, large-cap, and investment grade)
- Mezzanine, second lien, and “unitranche” financings
- High-yield and convertible debt issuances
- Asset-based financings
- DIP and exit financings
- Tax-exempt financings
- Master limited partnership (MLP) financings
- Energy financings
- Structured financings
- Multicurrency financings
Transaction Management
Our proactive approach to transaction management helps clients navigate transactions with confidence. We lead negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions, coordinate all aspects of the transaction, and provide ongoing support post-closing, including handling amendments, waivers, and enforcement actions. We leverage our experience and knowledge to anticipate and address potential challenges, helping clients understand how market trends, regulatory changes, and economic factors may affect their deal terms and related issues.
Market Insights and Trends
Staying informed of market trends, regulatory changes, and economic factors is essential for making strategic decisions. Our team provides clients with the latest insights to help them adapt to the evolving legal and regulatory environment.
Multi-Disciplinary Full-Service Offerings
Today’s complex lending transactions require more than experienced finance counsel. We provide clients with a full suite of services needed to efficiently close their transactions, including tax, real estate, corporate, government contracting, securities, employment and benefits, bankruptcy, insurance, environmental, products liability, and intellectual property. With over 1,600 attorneys across the U.S., UK, and EU, we have the depth and strength to handle any transaction, regardless of its complexity or location.
