A key port of call for private equity investors, issuers, and sponsors investors on private credit strategies, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP‘s New York-based team is proficient in distressed debt investments and private debt transactions. With experience in advising distressed investors, investment funds, and private equity sponsors, Sung Pak’s key strengths lie in acquisition financings, as well as liability management transactions and restructurings. Brian Bolin often works in conjunction with the firm’s restructuring practice on distressed capital structures, Bolin is also particularly skilled at direct lending transactions, high-yield bond issuances, and liability management transactions. Thomas de la Bastide’s broad caseload encompasses alternative lending transactions, leveraged buyouts, and structured financing. His recent caseload encompasses acquisition financing, senior secured credit facilities, and loan financing.
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'The Paul Weiss team works collaboratively with its clients to find the best outcome. The Paul Weiss deal teams are easy to work with, always available, put their clients first, and are focused on securing the best outcome possible. They are incredibly smart, talented and creative.’
‘Brian Bolin is exceptional. He is a thought leader in the credit markets.'
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Key clients
- Apollo Global Management
- Ares Management
- Avenue Capital
- Beach Point Capital Management
- BlackRock
- Carlyle
- Caspian Capital
- Centerbridge Partners
- Charlesbank Capital Partners
- Goldentree Asset Management
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Practice head
Sung Pak; Brian Bolin; Thomas de la Bastide