Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 3
Contact number
+1 415 773 5700Chambers Review
Extensive finance practice fielding significant national and international capabilities as well as deep relationships with California-based clients. Broad experience includes complex venture debt financing, acquisition financing and transactions involving Native American gaming entities. Stands out for its accomplished public finance arm and representation of states, cities, counties and public bodies. Well positioned to act for clients operating within the direct lending space.
Work Highlights
- Orrick advised PCF Insurance on the $500 million preferred equity investment co-led by Carlyle Group's global credit platform and private equity firm HGGC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very knowledgeable and able to simplify complex matters."
"The breadth of their legal practice allows Orrick to stay on top of the market trends, which is very impactful and helpful during matters."
"The Orrick team is extremely responsive and has showed incredible levels of service."
"The team is very knowledgeable and able to simplify complex matters."
"The breadth of their legal practice allows Orrick to stay on top of the market trends, which is very impactful and helpful during matters."
"The Orrick team is extremely responsive and has showed incredible levels of service."
Notable Practitioners
Veteran practitioner Alan Benjamin has a leading reputation in the California finance market. He is especially noted for his contribution to the area of project finance.
"He's smart and experienced."
Zachary Finley's versatile corporate finance practice sees him acting on both domestic and cross-border transactions.
"He's always responsive and has a strong depth of technical knowledge."
"Zach is a very knowledgeable attorney with incredibly deep expertise in the area."
Dolph Hellman is regularly consulted by venture-backed clients for his expertise in debt financings. He has experience handling multijurisdictional matters.
"Dolph is an excellent lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
California