Drawing praise from clients for their 'proactive, commercial and creative problem-solving approach', Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP works with various leading sponsors and issuers on a host of high-value transactions, covering bond deals and developing innovative structures, including new bond types and creative funding arrangements for M&A transactions. The team is led by the 'outstanding' Matthew Merkle, who specialises in European capital markets, engaging in all areas of high yield work. Deirdre Jones regularly represents private equity sponsors, issuers, and investment banks, while Matthew Friedman is noted for his capabilities across all manner of capital markets work, leading relationships with some of the firm's most significant clients. A recent arrival from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Uma Sud's practice focuses on complex high-yield bond transactions, while Nicolò Ascione is especially noted for his track record in deals for sponsor-backed Italian companies.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘What makes the team members stand out is their flexibility and pragmatism in handling complex and also potentially critical matters.’
‘Deep expertise and knowledge of the market and of the specific kind of capital market transactions; proactive, commercial and creative problem-solving approach.’
‘Matthew Merkle has deep expertise and knowledge of the market, always able to find a commercial but safe solution to any kind of issues or roadblocks; one of the most outstanding and valuable professionals in this market.'
'Nicolò Ascione has a deep knowledge of capital market transactions; proactive and commercial approach.’
‘Very experienced team providing valuable legal advice on different products (bond, loans etc ). Very capable of finding alternative solutions in complex situations.'
‘Nicolò Ascione is experienced with Italian issuers and very knowledgeable.'
Key clients
- Apollo Global Management
- Bain Capital Private Equity
- BC Partners
- EQT
- KPS
- Investindustrial
- Warburg Pincus
- Navacord Corporation
- Madison Dearborn Partners LLC
- HPS Investment Partners
- TDR Capital
- Engineering Ingegneria Informatica S.p.A
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Matthew Merkle
Other key lawyers
Deirdre Jones; Matthew Friedman; Uma Sud; Nicolò Ascione