Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP displays a strong foundation in issuer side assistance representing the initial purchases, but also represents clients on the underwriter side on all types of debt transactions, often cross-border in nature. Alexander Lynch and Michael Hickey lead a team with demonstrable experience in all types of public and private debt transactions, including investment grade debt, private placements and exchange offers. The group’s breadth of knowledge in evidenced by its zero coupon senior secured lending experience. Finally, Heather Emmel is an expert in mezzanine debt issues and securities offerings, while Merritt Johnson is a standout name in the team for matters in the healthcare, mining and metals, oil and gas, media and telecommunications industries. All named practitioners are based in New York.
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Key clients
- AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.,
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.
- Iron Mountain Inc.
- J.P. Morgan
- Lendmark Financial Services, LLC
- Morgan Stanley
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
- Service Properties Trust
- Unigel Participações S.A
- WEX Inc.
Work highlights
Advised J.P. Morgan securities LLC on a high-yield bond offering of $1.2 billion 6.750% senior notes due 2032 by Clarios Global LP and Clarios US Finance Company, Inc.
Advised Iron Mountain Inc on its €1.2 billion ($1.4 billion) offering of 4.75% senior notes due 2034 to redeem outstanding 3.875% GBP senior notes due 2025 and for general corporate purposes.
Advised Iron Mountain Inc on its $1.2 billion offering of senior unsecured 144A / Reg S notes to repay existing indebtedness.
Practice head
Alex D. Lynch; Michael Hickey
Other key lawyers
Heather Emmel