Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Leveraged buyouts and dividend recapitalizations are key areas of expertise for Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and the team is prominent on the borrower side of high value acquisition financings. Viktor Okasmaa and Andres Mena co-lead the practice from New York; Okasmaa advises an impressive roster of public and private companies on acquisition financings and leveraged buyouts, and Mena focuses his practice on debt financing transactions, particularly private equity matters. Also in New York, Joshua Deason advises on secured and unsecured financings, such as bridge, mezzanine, mutual fund and subscription financings, while Jason Pearl handles loan and capital markets transactions, including first- and second-lien financings and ABL facilities. In Chicago, Jacob Schtevie excels in the negotiation and documentation of credit facility structures. An expert in debt financing, Andrew Thomison advises on working capital credit facilities, asset-based financings, and high-yield debt offerings from Houston. Timothy Landwehr is also highlighted as a standout member of the team.