Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Well-regarded for its syndicated leverage finance capabilities, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a strong choice for institutional investors and private credit funds. The practice is jointly led by Victor Okasmaa and Andres Mena, both of whom operate in New York. Andres is highly proficient in direct and syndicated debt financing, energy transactions, and recapitalizations, while Okasmaa is knowledgeable of acquisition financing and leveraged buyouts. Operating out of Chicago, Jacob Schtevie is informed in unitranche financings and mezzanine debt investments, Bradley Laken is a key port of call for both borrowers and lenders in public and private issuer margin lending facilities, while Los Angeles-based Najeh Baharun handles first and second-lien financings.