Focused on alternative finance, the New York-based team at Dechert is co-led by Jay Alicandri, who advises asset managers and other financial institutions on various debt finance arrangements, and Edward Newlands, a partner well-regarded for asset-based, rated and unrated structured financing. Angelina Liang navigates leveraged finance and fund finance transactions involving business development companies, and Lindsay Flora's practice encompasses high-yield financings, including bridging loans and syndicated debt facilities. Soo-ah Nah is a key contact for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.
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Testimonials
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‘Good familiarity with both sides of the credit agreement, and history with counterparties offers valuable insights.’
‘Very user-friendly, pragmatic, creative.'
Key clients
- Apollo Global Management, Inc.
- Barings
- BC Partners
- Blackstone
- Blue Owl Capital, Inc.
- Blue Torch
- Cerberus
- Charlesbank
- Court Square Capital Partners
- Diameter Capital Partners
- FS Investments
- GIC
Practice head
Jay Alicandri; Edward Newlands; Scott Zimmerman
Other key lawyers
Angelina Liang; Lindsay Flora; Soo-Ah Nah; Alon Goldberger; Ani Ravi; Leila Hatem