Ron Franklin > Proskauer Rose LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Proskauer Rose LLP
11 TIMES SQUARE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036-8299
NEW YORK
United States
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Work Department

Corporate; Finance

Position

Ron D. Franklin is co-head of Proskauer’s Corporate Finance Group, leads the Firm’s Fund Finance practice, and is a current member of the Executive Committee. He advises clients across a broad spectrum of finance issues, including secured and unsecured lending transactions, domestic and cross-border acquisition financings, all types of fund financings, project financings, workouts, restructurings and general banking concerns. He also counsels corporate clients regarding stock and asset acquisitions, contract negotiations, and general corporate matters.

Prior to joining Proskauer, Ron worked with another prominent law firm located in New York.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Finance > Commercial lending: Advice to bank lenders

With experience in senior-stretch loans, unitranche loans, and second-lien loans, Proskauer Rose LLP is versed in leveraged finance. In New York, Justin Breen is a key port of call for private credit providers, private debt funds, and investment banks, while Michael Mezzacappa is skilled at mezzanine and subordinated debt facilities. Ron Franklin is noted for his expertise in fund finance, unsecured lending transactions, and acquisition financing, while Andrew Bettwy is knowledgeable of private placements. Jonathan DeSantis is a key contact for high-yield notes and senior-secured facilities, while Gary Creem, who splits his time between Boston and New York, is informed in leverage sponsor buyouts. Other key members of the team include Bharat Moudgil who works out of Los Angeles, and Stephen Boyko, who splits his time between Boston and New York.

United States > Finance > Commercial lending > Advice to direct lenders/private credit

Commended as ‘exceptional lawyers with deep bench and domain expertise’, Proskauer Rose LLP is knowledgeable of senior-stretch loans, second lien loans, and unitranche loans. The firm is also noted for its broad expertise in investment management transactions, leveraged secondary transactions, and NAV facilities. Justin Breen is a strong choice for institutional investors, private credit providers, and private debt funds, while Ron Franklin is highly proficient in acquisition financing, fund financing, and project financing. Andrew Bettwy’s broad caseload encompasses leveraged finance, private placements, and subordinated debt financings, while Jonathan DeSantis is versed in initial public offerings and syndicated bank loans. Splitting his time between Boston and New York, Gary Creem is skilled at second lien loans and senior stretch loans and Michael Mezzacappa handles bridge financing. Lawyers are in New York unless otherwise stated.