The New York-based debt finance practice at Clifford Chance is well-versed in asset-based lending, unitranche facilities, mezzanine loans and other financial instruments of interest to private credit companies, investors and direct lenders. Andrew Young heads the team, and is a key operator for private credit financing pertaining to real estate, technology, entertainment and other sector asset classes. Jason Ewart is a key adviser for second lien financing, preferred equity financing, and other financing matters domestically and internationally. Daniel Winick leverages broad experience in first and second lien loans, mezzanine facilities and other alternative lending means. Thomas McGowan and Steven Starr are both sought by clients for their experience in cross-border financing, credit facilities, and other direct loans.
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Key clients

  • BlackRock
  • Blackstone
  • Partners Group
  • RedBird Capital Partners
  • Silver Point Finance
  • TPG Angelo Gordon
  • Palladium Equity Partners, LLC
Practice head

Andrew Young

Other key lawyers

Jason Ewart; Daniel Winick; Steven Starr; Thomas McGowan