Assisting PE sponsors and corporate borrowers of various sectors with big-ticket bank and non-bank lending, from leveraged and investment-grade acquisition finance work and fund finance to distressed credits, the group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is based primarily in New York. Private equity finance specialist Andrew Colao jointly steers the team alongside Justin Lee, who specializes in liability management structures, liquidity issues and capital solutions for distressed borrowers. Third co-head Courtney Marcus is based in Dallas, and assists sponsors and corporate borrowers with leveraged acquisition and recapitalization deals, bridge and mezzanine financing, workouts, debtor-in-possession financing and more. Back in New York, Benton Lewis comes recommended for private equity-backed acquisition financing, and Jessie Chiang‘s competencies include acquisition financing, bridge loans, debt restructuring, subordinated and second lien financings. Meredith Mackey navigates leveraged and high-yield transactions, and Andrew Yoon’s experience spans a broad selection of products and financing transactions.
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Testimonials
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- Andrew Colao is my day-to-day partner on approximately 10 portfolio companies. He is very efficient and organized, always highlighting the key areas that we should be focused on.
- Consistent and thoughtful legal advice. Towering strength in negotiating with lender counsel while keeping me (the client) out of the fray on many topics.
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, on 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.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Benton Lewis; Jessie Chiang; Meredith Mackey; Andrew Yoon; Danek Freeman; Gabriel Gregson