Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 3
Contact number
(617) 648-4700Chambers Review
Morrison Foerster's financing practice offers strong lender representation across a variety of transactions in the tech and life sciences sectors. The firm frequently advises lenders on loans to venture capital-backed corporates in particular. It is further noted for cross-border capabilities. The team often oversees sophisticated capital call facility transactions for traditional lending institutions.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster represented CIBC World Markets as lender in connection with a $60 million capital call loan facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morrison Foerster has a deep bench."
"The practitioners are super knowledgeable, the quality of their work is very high and they are strong commercial partners."
"The team is very strong - they are responsive but also proactive."
"Morrison Foerster has a deep bench."
"The practitioners are super knowledgeable, the quality of their work is very high and they are strong commercial partners."
"The team is very strong - they are responsive but also proactive."
Notable Practitioners
David Ephraim advises lenders on mezzanine finance among other facilities. He is particularly noted for his cross-border work and his strength on facilities with complex legal structures and documentation. Ephraim also serves as managing partner of the firm's Boston office.
"His advice and counsel is excellent. He is commercial, responsive and very well versed in banking practices."
"David is a great leader who connects with clients on a personal level."