Mr Brian Kim > Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

The New York-based borrower-side practice at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP excels at representing private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in acquisition and leveraged financings, while also regularly conducting standout work for its public corporation clients in the refinancing space. The team’s close relationship with clients such as Apollo Global Management and KPS Capital Partners provides a regular flow of high-value transaction finance deals. Practice chair Gregory Ezring leads on much of the firm’s private equity work alongside co-heads Brian Kim and Thomas de la Bastide, who is also a key representative of the firm’s prolific work in the distressed financing and restructuring spaces. Monica Thurmond is also highly recommended for her experience advising on leveraged buyouts. Eric Wedel bolstered the team in August 2023, arriving from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.