Dechert LLP’s broad caseload encompasses asset finance, subscription facilities, warehouse financing, and NAV financings. In New York, Jay Alicandri acts as co-lead of the firm’s private credit practice, while Laura Swihart acts as joint lead of the firm’s global finance team. Charlotte-based John M Timperio is also co-head of the firm’s global finance, while Scott Zimmerman co-heads the global leveraged finance practice from New York. Alicandri is a key port of call for asset managers, banks, and insurance companies, while New York-based Edward Newlands is experienced in advising asset managers on transaction financing. Lindsay Flora is highly proficient in syndicated debt facilities, debt commitments, bridging loans, and secured lending, while Angelina Liang is versed in leveraged finance transactions. Other key members of the team include Soo-ah Nah, Alon Goldberger, and Ani Ravi.
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'They provide excellent legal advice with extreme responsiveness.'
‘Jay Alicandri is brilliant, charming, realistic, attentive, and responsive.'
- 'Edward Newlands stands out.'
- 'An outstanding team.'
Key clients
- Barings
- BC Partners
- Blackstone
- Blue Owl Capital, Inc
- Blue Torch
- Cerberus
- Court Square Capital Partners
- FS Investments
- GIC
- ING Capital
Work highlights
Advised Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors on more than 30 individual financings transactions totaling over US$30.1 billion.
Represented KKR on more than 25 individual financing transactions totaling over US$13.76 billion.
Represented Blue Owl Capital, Inc on over US$8.815 billion worth of finance transactions.
Lawyers
Practice head
Jay Alicandri; Scott Zimmerman; John Timperio; Laura Swihart
Other key lawyers
Edward Newlands; Lindsay Flora; Angelina Liang; Soo-ah Nah; Alon Goldberger; Ani Ravi