Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins leverages a portfolio of market-leading investment funds, direct lenders, private credit providers and investors to operate in significant domestic and international financing transactions. The team routinely advises on the full spectrum of private credit transactions, including unitranche, multilien, mezzanine, bridge, holdco and hybrid capital financing. The team is jointly headed by its senior partners, which includes Daniel Seale in New York, who handles asset-based loans, unitranche and other transactions for private credit providers. Alongside Seale, Alfred Xue is well-regarded for his expertise in cross-border transactions, encompassing credit facilities over multiple jurisdictions. Stelios Saffos, operating from New York, is a key member of the team for mezzanine and bridge financing, while Peter Sluka is a go-to destination for second lien and special situation financing. Jason Bosworth heads the Los Angeles practice, while Michael Waldman is a key member of the team for asset-based loans pertaining to the healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Chicago-based John Lister is also a key operator in recapitalization and restructuring for direct lenders.