With experience in senior-stretch loans, unitranche loans, and second-lien loans, Proskauer Rose LLP is versed in leveraged finance. In New York, Justin Breen is a key port of call for private credit providers, private debt funds, and investment banks, while Michael Mezzacappa is skilled at mezzanine and subordinated debt facilities. Ron Franklin is noted for his expertise in fund finance, unsecured lending transactions, and acquisition financing, while Andrew Bettwy is knowledgeable of private placements. Jonathan DeSantis is a key contact for high-yield notes and senior-secured facilities, while Gary Creem, who splits his time between Boston and New York, is informed in leverage sponsor buyouts. Other key members of the team include Bharat Moudgil who works out of Los Angeles, and Stephen Boyko, who splits his time between Boston and New York.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are very creative, strong negotiators, and deeply knowledgeable of the implications of every term.'
- ‘They are exceptional lawyers with a deep bench and domain expertise. They are very strong in private credit, litigation, and restructuring.'
Key clients
- Adams Street Partners
- Antares Capital
- Apollo Global Management
- Ares Capital Corporation
- Atlas Holdings
- Bain Capital
- BlackRock, Inc
- Blue Owl Capital
- Crescent Capital Group
- Golub Capital
- HarbourVest Partners
- HPS Investment Partners
Practice head
Justin Breen; Philip Bowden; Ron Franklin; Andrew Bettwy; Jonathan DeSantis; Gary Creem; Michael Mezzacappa
Other key lawyers
Bharat Moudgil; Stephen Boyko