Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins LLP‘s finance offering advises lenders on a number of leveraged financing deals and is headed by New York-based David Wicklund, who is well regarded for his expertise in domestic and cross-border transactions. Dallas-based Michael Bielby advises banks, funds, and alternative lenders on hybrid, acquisition, and senior-secured financing deals. Mark Holmes is a port of call for project and reserve-based financing. David Berkery is active in asset-backed securitizations, restructurings, and warehouse facilities, with a particular focus on aviation finance, alongside Demi Hueth. Based in Houston, Zach Rider and Zach Banks are both key points of contact for distressed finance and project financing mandates. East Berhane, based in Dallas, is also worth noting for her background in syndicated lending transactions.