
The banking practice at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is well-versed in a spectrum of financing mandates, encompassing asset-based and acquisition financing, distressed and special situation financing, restructuring and other structures, and has a notable track record in syndicated lending transactions. The New York-based team is jointly headed by its senior partners, which notably includes Stephen Kessing, whose roster of clients includes multinational banks such as Citibank, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. Kessing is often retained to advise on syndicated loan facilities for the technology, healthcare, and large sports franchises. He is additionally accompanied in leading the team by George Zobitz and Tatiana Lapushchik; Zobitz’s expertise in sophisticated, cross-border syndicated lending makes him an attractive destination for clients requiring in-depth capacities for leveraged and acquisition financing. Meanwhile, Lapushchik is a designated point of contact for investment grade bank financing, and is experienced in large-scale credit and term loan facilities. Additional members of the team include Matthew Kelly and Christopher Kelly, who are both well-regarded for their experience in syndicated lending and distressed finance. Sarah Rosen and Isaac Beerman are also key members of the team.
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Work highlights
Represented the agent and arrangers in a $8 billion credit facility made available to Fidelity to finance a portion of the acquisition of Total System Services from Global Payments.
Represented the lead arranger, bookrunner, lenders and administrative agent in the $4.6billion financing supporting American Axle & Manufacturing’s pending public-to-private acquisition of LSE-listed Dowlais.
Represented the agent and arranger in $2.5 billion of credit facilities made available to Cencora to finance the acquisition of Retina Consultants of America.
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Practice head
George Zobitz; Tatiana Lapushchik; Stephen Kessing
Other key lawyers
Matthew Kelly; Christopher Kelly; Isaac Beerman; Sarah Rosen

