Overseen by Boston-based Mick Bain, WilmerHale is praised for its ‘responsiveness and thoroughness.’ Working out of Denver, Chalyse Robinson is a key port of call for energy, financial services, retail, and technology clients and is often engaged in acquisition financing and debt financing transactions. Located in Denver, Nathan Moore is a strong choice for financial institutions and is highly proficient in debt and royalty financing transactions, while Jana Lama is noted for her capabilities in debt finance and capital markets matters.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team's responsiveness and thoroughness standout.'
  • 'They are exceptional when dealing with bank counsel.'
  • ‘I have worked with Nathan Moore for a number of years and he is responsive, practical, and knowledgeable. Jana Lama Douglas is also very responsive and knowledgeable, and has been a tremendous resource for me and the company.'

  • ‘Nathan Moore has been instrumental in helping our venture-backed start up navigate the complexities of venture debt and other debt instruments.'

  • ‘Nathan Moore was instrumental in helping our leadership team navigate the nuances and considerations of examining debt. Nathan provided sound advice.'

  • ‘Nathan Moore is our primary partner, and he provides excellent advice on a range of commercial lending topics.’

  • ‘Nathan Moore is responsive and great to work with.'

Key clients

  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • PTC Therapeutics, Inc
  • Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc
  • The Depository Trust Company
  • Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc
  • Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc
  • Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc
  • Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB i
  • Mountaingate Capital Management, L.P
  • Microstrategy Incorporated

Work highlights

  • Represented Eastman Chemical Company in its inaugural $500 million green bond offering.
  • Represented PTC Therapeutics in its agreement with Royalty Pharma to monetize PTC’s remaining interests in its Evrysdi royalty stream for up to $1.5 billion.
  • Represented The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation and its subsidiary, National Securities Clearing in the renewal of their $11.5 billion 364-day revolving credit facility.

Lawyers

Practice head

Mick Bain

Other key lawyers

Chalyse Robinson; Nathan Moore; Jana Lama