Evan Palenschat > Proskauer Rose LLP > Chicago, United States > Lawyer Profile

Proskauer Rose LLP has a strong lender-side track record, having developed a reputation as a prolific counsel to direct lenders predominantly in the middle-market. Private credit clients such as Ares Capital and The Carlyle Group frequently turn to the firm for its advice on secured credit facilities and investment fund financings. The firm’s ability to handle novel and complex work remains a key strength, with partners regularly negotiating mezzanine and unitranche facilities; additionally, the team has worked on a number of complex preferred equity financings this year. All partners in the team are cross-trained in bankruptcy, enabling the practice to handle restructuring and distressed financing work as well. Boston-based partners Steven Ellis and Stephen Boyko co-head the practice, while Los Angeles-based Sandra Montgomery are also names to note. The firm gained Chicago-based Evan Palenschat from King & Spalding LLP in May 2022 and also welcomed Jonathan DeSantis from Shearman & Sterling LLP into its New York office in October 2022, while parting ways with Vincenzo Lucibello.