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

A key port of call for private equity sponsors,  Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is noted for its strength in acquisition financing and syndicated bank transactions, the firm’s recent highlights include advising various arrangers on Mars’ $35.9bn acquisition of Kellanova. In New York, Stephen Kessing is a key contact for domestic and international borrowers across the healthcare, hospitality, and tech sectors. Kessing recently handled an $8bn bridge facility commitment and a $1.5bn term loan facility to finance Endeavour Energy Resources’ acquisition. George Zobitz is noted for his experience in asset-based lending, leveraged finance and syndicated loans, while Tatiana Lapushchik is versed in recapitalizations and debt restructurings. Matthew Kelly is noted for his capabilities in acquisition financing, while other key members include Christopher Kelly, who handles asset credit facilities for borrowers and lenders.

The banking and credit team at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a key port of call borrowers on leveraged and investment-grade loans, asset-based financing, direct lending, and restructuring transactions. The firm, which is also noted for its capabilities in syndicated banking finance transactions, is jointly led by George Zobitz, Tatiana Lapushchik, and Stephen Kessing. Zobitz handles loans and securities matters, Lapushchik is versed in leveraged and investment-grade financings across multiple sectors, and Kessing is well-regarded in the financial services, healthcare, and telecoms sectors. Matthew Kelly is experienced in advising financial institutions and corporate borrowers on the full spectrum of lending transactions. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are based in New York.