Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s banking and finance practice includes among its portfolio of clients a spectrum of multinational lenders and funds, and is well-regarded for its expertise in syndicated and bilateral financing, secured and unsecured loans, and other matters. Andrew Colao and Justin Lee jointly head the New York office, both being retained to advise on cash flow and asset-based loans, loan restructurings, debtor-in-possession, and working capital facilities. Courtney Marcus heads the Dallas practice, and has over 30 years of experience in acquisition and recapitalization finance. Jessie Chiang and Meredith Mackey, both based in New York, leverage their expertise in cross-border transactions, second lien financing and senior loans. Andrew Yoon is similarly turned to for refinancing, senior secured loans and other financial instruments.
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Testimonials
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- 'Deep market knowledge and extremely commercial. Seasoned deal makers with a depth of experience.'
- 'Extremely accessible and able to take complex topics and present them in an easy-to-understand format. This leads to efficient time management and lower legal costs. Great service.'
- 'Weil's finance practice is best-in-class. We entrust the Weil team with our highest-profile M&A loan and capital markets mandates because they pair deep technical mastery with sound judgment in the investment-grade market. They anticipate rating agency considerations, syndication dynamics, and cross-border and tax sensitivities, translating complex issues into pragmatic, execution-ready solutions. The team is reliably responsive and fast, operating with precision under tight timelines, and they collaborate seamlessly with borrowers' counsel to keep negotiations constructive and momentum on track. The result is documentation that is marketable and bankable, while consistently protecting our commercial objectives and delivering superior outcomes.'
- 'Jessie Chiang is an outstanding partner in Weil's Banking & Finance practice. I have had the privilege of working with Jessie on numerous fast-moving bank financings this year, and her advice and drafting consistently surpass peers at other firms. Jessie distinguishes herself as a pragmatic problem solver, adept at navigating complex issues and crafting balanced compromises in challenging negotiations. She advocates fiercely for her clients, approaching difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism. Equally impressive is her ability to coordinate seamlessly — both within the Weil team and across other outside law firms — ensuring efficiency and alignment throughout the process.'
- 'Michael Hickey is a distinguished and trusted advisor on our most complex transactions. His judgment is invaluable in navigating challenging situations, and we consistently rely on his expertise to guide critical decisions. Michael is highly responsive, bringing clarity and confidence under pressure, and his senior perspective ensures strategic alignment across all aspects of execution.'
Key clients
- Advent International
- American Securities LLC
- Asurion, LLC
- Bell Canada
- BroadStreet Partners, Inc.
- BW Holding, Inc.
- ChampionX Corporation
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
- First Brands Group, LLC
- Foundation Building Materials, LLC
- Genstar Capital
- Goldman Sachs
Work highlights
Advised J.P. Morgan, as administrative agent, joint lead arranger and bookrunner, in an amendment and extension of Ford Motor Company approximately $18 billion senior unsecured revolving facilities.
Advised Morgan Stanley and MUFG, as the joint lead arrangers and bookrunners, for a €16.2 billion bridge credit facility in support of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.’s acquisition of JDE Peet’s.
Advised Sanofi on the financing aspects of its $9.5 billion tender offer to acquire Blueprint Medicines Corporation, a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company specializing in systemic mastocytosis.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Andrew Colao; Courtney Marcus; Justin Lee
Other key lawyers
Jessie Chiang; Meredith Mackey; Andrew Yoon; Michael Hickey