Commended for its ‘outstanding market knowledge’, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is especially knowledgeable of investment and leveraged grade acquisition financings. The firm, which is praised as ’responsive’ is also a key port of call for private equity firms on dividend recapitalizations. In New York, Daniel Dokos acts as the head of the global finance team, while Andrew Colao and Justin Lee jointly oversee the banking and finance team with Dallas-based Courtney Marcus. A key port of call for energy clients, Marcus is vastly experienced in loan restructurings, recapitalizations transactions, and asset-based lending, while Lee is noted for his expertise investment grade lending, multi-jurisdictional financing, and second lien financing. Operating out of New York, Jessie Chiang is knowledgeable of debtor-in-possession financing, debt restructuring transactions, and bridge loans while Silicon Valley-based Justina Chen is informed in syndicated lending.
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Testimonials
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- 'They have outstanding market knowledge. All of their lawyers are very knowledgeable. They are available at all times, are a pleasure to work with, and they produce excellent quality work.'
‘They are very responsive to us. Courtney Marcus is an excellent lead partner, she is available, technically very strong, and has a wonderful demeanor. We always feel we are getting the best advice possible from her.'
Key clients
- Agiliti, Inc
- American Securities LLC
- Avolon Holdings Limited
- British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
- BroadStreet Partners, Inc
- Brookfield
- Cedar Fair, L.P
- ChampionX Corporation
- Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
- The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc
Work highlights
- Advised The Home Depot, Inc on the financing aspects of its $18.25 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution Inc.
- Advised JPMorgan on the amendment, extension, and upsize of Ford Motor Company's senior unsecured revolving facilities.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jessie Chiang
Practice head
Daniel Dokos; Andrew Colao; Courtney Marcus; Justin Lee
Other key lawyers
Jessie Chiang; Justina Chen