A key port of call for private equity firms, King & Spalding LLP is well-versed in acquisition financing and asset financing. Operating out of New York, practice co-head Todd Holleman often advises banks on secured and unsecured lending transactions, credit arrangements, as well as first-lien and second-lien transactions. Also co-lead of the team, Atlanta-based Carolyn Alford is knowledgeable of asset-based lending, mezzanine financing, and unitranche financing. Matthew Sandiford is often engaged in finance transactions surrounding the franchising, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors, while Chad Werner is versed in cash flow financing and secured transactions. Other key members of the team include Shane Dornburg.
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- ‘They are very client friendly, and have a number of partners who can provide a high level of service.'
- ‘Shane Dornburg is responsive, stays on top of matters, communicates well, and knows leveraged lending.'
- ‘They are really engaged and understand the law.'
- ‘Shane Dornburg stands out.'
- ‘King & Spalding’s practice is unique for its client-focused approach, combining high-quality work with exceptional collaboration. The team excels at understanding client needs and delivering efficient, tailored solutions. They are highly reliable, consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality, and their fair billing practices provide transparency and value.'
- 'Their innovative approach to collaboration and commitment to transparency enhance efficiency and trust. These qualities, alongside their practical, solutions-oriented mindset and equitable treatment of all clients, make their practice uniquely effective and highly competitive.’
- ‘Carolyn Alford stands out for her professionalism, expertise, and dedication.'
- 'Carolyn Alford is an extraordinarily knowledgeable partner.'
Key clients
- Evolent Health LLC
- Mammoth Holdings, LLC
- Tenex Capital Management
- Trive Capital Management
- Vericel Corporation
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Blackstone Credit
- Capital One, NA
- Cerberus
- Churchill Asset Management
Work highlights
- Represented Cox Communications, Inc in connection with the the offer and sale of $1.5 billion of notes.
- Represented Corpay Technologies Operating Company, LLC on an amendment to its existing credit agreement agented by Bank of America that established a new term loan tranche in the aggregate principal amount of $2.34 billion.
- Represented Blackstone and other lenders in connection with multiple senior credit facility mandates, totalling over $1 billion.
Lawyers
Practice head
Todd Holleman; Carolyn Alford
Other key lawyers
Matthew Sandiford; Chad Werner; Shane Dornburg