Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
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The Banking Group at Skadden represents a wide variety of clients around the globe in cutting-edge financing transactions. Our international platform, with offices in the major financial centers on five continents, allows us to advise across a broad spectrum of legal systems to the world’s largest corporations, as well as the world’s leading investment banks, commercial banks, private equity sponsors, hedge funds and other financing sources.
We provide our clients sophisticated advice through a combination of experience, an in-depth understanding of the global financial markets and a market-leading ability to navigate differences in local law that can have significant impacts on financing transactions. We are frequently recognized for our work, including being named Team of the Year by The American Lawyer and Legal Week at the 2017 Transatlantic Legal Awards, and the 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Law Firm of the Year” for Banking & Finance Law.
Skadden banking attorneys advise on all types of financing transactions on a global basis, including:
- acquisition financings (leveraged and investment grade)bridge financings (leveraged and investment grade)
- first and second lien loan facilities
- leveraged recapitalizations
- asset-based financings
- mezzanine financings
- workouts, restructurings, debtor-in-possession and exit financings
- project financings and “alternative” financings
- investment grade financings
- REIT financings
- real estate financings
Chambers Review
Highly regarded practice which demonstrates expertise in handling issues across a number of Latin American jurisdictions, including Colombia and Mexico. Respected for its ability to provide counsel on a broad range of financial transactions.
Notable Practitioners
Christian Nahr is noted for his experience of advising a wide spectrum of clients, ranging from private equity sponsors to hedge funds. He regularly handles acquisition financings and restructurings, among other issues.
"Chris is very knowledgeable about the industry and how it impacts his clients. He provides a consistent, high level work product and oversees a strong team."
Steven Messina primarily handles high-value acquisition financings for corporate and private equity clients.
"Steven is extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work with."
Acclaimed partner Alejandro González Lazzeri enjoys an outstanding reputation among peers and clients alike. He is frequently retained as lender-side counsel on sophisticated finance transactions throughout Latin America, especially in Colombia, Peru, and Mexico.
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