Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP‘s private credit practice advises on a spectrum of domestic and multijurisdictional transactions, and is well-versed in a diverse array of finance instruments. The team’s roster of mandates feature debtor-in-possession and mezzanine facilities, unitranche loans, and other structures. The team is jointly headed by its New York-based partners, which are comprised of Douglas Horowitz and Aaron Adams. Alongside them, Ryan Kim is a key member of the team for special situation transactions, and he includes among his portfolio of clients multinational private credit lenders. Michael Saliba joined the team in March 2025 and is turned to for his expertise in recapitalization, hybrid capital, and other bespoke financing. Linda Curtis retired from practice in February 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Key clients
- Mubadala Capital
- Apollo Global Management, LLC
- R.R. Donnelley
- Xerox Holdings Corporation
- McClatchy Media Company, LLC
- MidOcean Partners
- Turning Rock Partners
- Diameter Capital Partners LP
Work highlights
Advised Mubadala Capital on Take-Private of CI Financial.
Advised Apollo on Financing of $2.7bn Take-Private of Soho House & Co Inc.
Advised MidOcean Partners in its Credit Investment in The Carpenter Health Network.
Lawyers
Leading Individuals
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Doug Horowitz; Ryan Kim; Aaron Adams; Michael Saliba