Counting hedge funds, major corporations, and software companies on its client roster, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has extensive expertise in leveraged buyouts, dividend recapitalizations, and restructurings. The firm is also skilled at exit facilities and is particularly well-regarded for its activity in the energy, finance, and healthcare sectors. Operating out of New York, the practice is jointly overseen by Viktor Okasmaa and Andres Mena, and Okasmaa, who is noted for his capabilities in acquisition finance and leveraged buyouts, is also a strong choice for investment banks. Mena is a key port of call for private equity funds and portfolio companies, while in Chicago, Jacob Schtevie is highly knowledgeable on sponsor-backed LBOs. Operating out of Houston, Andrew Thomison is principally focused on private placements, while other key members of the practice include New York-based Joshua Deason.
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- ‘The partners understand the market and have the trust of their clients so they can efficiently reach answers with opposing counsel and find solutions that work for all parties.’
- ‘They have extraordinary leadership and always provide strong advice.’
- ‘The team is truly multidisciplinary in that whenever I am faced with a complex matter, the partners are able to reach out across the firm, to other practice areas and cities, to involve partners with the deep subject matter expertise that is needed.’
- ‘The team provided me and my clients commercially practicable advice on a wide range of matters.’
- ‘Their attorneys do a great job of synthesizing information to lenders in order for us to make quick and informed decisions for our credits.’
- ‘They are extremely responsive and offer practical and thoughtful solutions to complex situations. Their team is smart, engaged, and available.’
Key clients
- SGA Dental Partners
- Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC)
- Dotmatics
- Recorded Future
- HealthEquity, Inc
- Golub Capital
- Antares Capital
- Durable Capital Partners
- Mercado Lending S.A., de C.V.
- Clearway Energy
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Timothy Landwehr
Practice head
Viktor Okasmaa; Andres Mena
Other key lawyers
Jacob Schtevie; Andrew Thomison; Joshua Deason