Counting institutional fund and private credit fund managers on its client roster, DLA Piper LLP (US) is knowledgeable of hybrid facilities, NAV facilities, and preferred equity financings. Operating out of San Diego, Matthew Schwartz has over two decades of experience in advising banks and private credit funds on hybrid debt and equity investments. In New York, Heather Waters Borthwick is noted for her capabilities in acquisition financing, asset-based lending, and restructuring, Ryan Moreno is a key port of call for banks and alternative lenders, while Alan Rockwell is proficient in syndicated lending matters. Working out of San Diego, Parker Shea Zangoei is often engaged in venture debt issues across the healthcare, life sciences, and tech sectors, while New York-based Jamie Knox is another key team member.
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Key clients

  • CVC Credit Partners
  • Macquarie Capital
  • SVB Capital
  • Hercules Capital
  • Runway Growth Capital
  • MC Credit Partners
  • Trinity Capital
  • Structural Capital
  • Oxford Finance
  • Cadma Capital Partners

Work highlights

  • Advised Cadma Capital Partners LLC on the formation of a joint venture with Runway Growth Finance Corp.
  • Advised Innovatus Capital Partners and Oxford Finance on a $180 million amended and restated term loan facility for Celcuity, Inc.
  • Advised Hercules Capital on a $175 million term loan facility for Bluebird Bio.

Lawyers

Practice head

Matthew Schwartz; Ryan Moreno; Parker Shea Zangoei; Heather Waters Borthwick; Alan Rockwell

Other key lawyers

Jamie Knox