Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s broad practice encompasses high-yield debt offerings, mezzanine capital investments, second-lien financings, and syndicated bank loans. The practice is headed by Jeffrey Ross, who operates out of New York, and his key strengths lie in acquisition financing and leveraged financing. Scott Selinger is experienced in financing surrounding investments and restructuring, as well as syndicated bank loans and high-yield bond transactions. Ramya Tiller is a key port of call for insurance companies on an array of financing matters, and she is notably experienced in NAV facilities, leveraged transactions, and fund finance transactions. Ryan Rafferty counts private equity firm, debt investors, and corporate entities on his client roster. Other key members of the team include Brett Novick, who is skilled at structured finance transactions. All lawyers mentioned are in New YOrk.
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Key clients
- Access Holdings
- Aludyne
- Ambac Financial Group
- American Greetings
- Antares
- Artera Services
- Astra Capital Management
- Blackstone Group
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- BradyPLUS
Work highlights
Advising Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on the financing aspects of its acquisition of R1 RCM Inc. (NASDAQ: RCM) at an enterprise value of $8.9 billion.
Advising Verizon Communications on its $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent.
Advised Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on the financing aspects of its acquisition of Truist Insurance Holdings (“TIH”), a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), at an enterprise value of $15.5 billion.
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Practice head
Jeffrey Ross
Other key lawyers
Scott Selinger; Ramya Tiller; Ryan Rafferty; Brett Novick