Able to draw upon the support of the firm’s restructuring team, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is well-versed in dividend recapitalizations and private credit issues. Operating out of New York, Viktor Okasmaa is a strong choice for direct lenders and investment banks. Okasmaa is also noted for his vast experience in acquisition financing and leveraged buyouts, while Andres Mena is proficient in debt financing transactions. Daniel Durschlag specialises in leveraged acquisition financing and fund-level credit facilities and Sarah Gelb is a key contact for private equity sponsors. Working out of Houston, Andrew Thomison’s broad caseload encompasses asset-based financing, high-yield debt offerings, and working capital credit facilities. Thomison also counts borrowers, capital companies, and financial institutions on his client roster. Jason Pearl is another key team member.
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Key clients
- SGA Dental Partners
- Hudson’s Bay Company
- Dotmatics
- Recorded Future
- HealthEquity, Inc
- Golub Capital
- Antares Capital
- Durable Capital Partners
- Mercado Lending S.A., de C.V
- Clearway Energy
Lawyers
Practice head
Viktor Okasmaa; Andres Mena
Other key lawyers
Daniel Durschlag; Sarah Gelb; Andrew Thomison; Jason Pearl