Jonathan Michels > White & Case LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

White & Case LLP continues to generate significant deal flow through its outstanding Latin America practice, with much of the team sitting in New York and other US offices. It has also forged a greater presence in issuer-side engagements having historically been more bank driven. Its standing in leveraged finance brings it further credibility in the high-yield debt field. Moreover, its expertise in restructuring and liability management has brought it additional engagements in the Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 spaces, particularly as businesses respond to the economic shock caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and other geopolitical tensions. Daniel Nam has a major focus on investment grade and high-yield debt offerings, and is also highly rated for liability management. Jonathan Michels is another leading figure, along with Andrew Weisberg and Rafael Roberti. All named partners are based in New York.