Clifford Chance

Distinguishable by its diverse client base formed by alternative lenders, business development companies and private equity companies, Clifford Chance has both a strong national and global practice which involves a notable presence in São Paulo, Brazil. Gary Brooks and Jonathan Zonis in New York are at the helm and offer clients a great deal of experience in representing both issuers and underwriters of high-yield debt in these jurisdictions. The pair is well supported by Hugo Triaca, also in New York, who specialises in cross-border high-yield transactions, a strength of the group as a whole. More broadly, the team’s core strengths lie in secured lending and private offerings, with demonstrable capabilities in excellence in structured and project finance, particularly in sustainable financing.