Mr Stephen Kessing > Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is most distinguishable for its market-leading lender tailored advice, which is primarily sourced from the firm’s New York office and is supplemented by expertise on borrower matters, particularly in relation to working capital facilities, multicurrency, asset-based financings, leveraged spin-offs and direct lending transactions. Leadership of the practice is divided between managing partner George Zobitz, focused on complex syndicated loan and direct lending transactions, Tatiana Lapushchik, noted for her recent involvement in the acquisition of CMC Materials by Entegris through the arrangement of $3bn worth of senior secured credit facilities, and Stephen Kessing, a key name among financial institutions, corporate borrowers and private equity sponsors. Also active, Matthew Kelly stands out for his representation of administrative agents, lead arrangers and bookrunners. Michael Goldman retired from the practice in 2022.