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McGuireWoods LLP
McGuireWoods LLP‘s debt finance team includes leading banks such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo in its client roster, regularly handling investment grade, leveraged, middle market and troubled credit profiles. The practice is also highlights for its ’unparalleled knowledge of the sports finance sector for bank lenders‘, as well as for its experience handling ABLs and matters related to the healthcare finance industry. Practice head Kevin McGinnis is a key name in the Charlotte office for his extensive experience handling credit facilities in the context of professional sports franchises. The team is ably supported by Don Ensing in the Chicago office whose expertise lies in the healthcare and energy sectors. June 2023 saw the departure of Hamid Namazie.
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Testimonials
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‘Unparalleled knowledge of the Sports Finance sector for bank lenders; is able to very easily decipher differences between cross border law which is exceptionally important; articulates the differences very well which makes them a joy to work with ’
‘Alan Holliday - tireless work ethic, ease of business, articulates issues with ease and is able to work with client counsel very well. ’
‘I have worked with the attorneys of McGuireWoods, LLP in Charlotte, NC for several years now and definitely one of the best law firms. The attorneys are quick to draft up loan documents, always available for any questions and are up to date on the various bank laws that are constantly changing. ’
‘Kevin McGinnis is hands down, number one! Kevin is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the law, especially when it comes to bank loan documentation. Kevin does not hesitate to push back on requests from the client's attorney's if it is not in the best interest of the bank. Additional attorneys in the firm that deserve recognition which I have worked with are Andrew Parrish and Adam Coto. Terry Witcher, senior paralegal is also fantastic to work with. ’
‘Highly knowledgeable/subject matter experts within niche area. Very responsive and easy to work with.’
‘We primarily work with the debt team, Penny Zacharias and Peter Butcher. They provide helpful lender perspective market advice especially regarding Independent Sponsors. ’
‘Penny and Peter provide a great team so there is always backup. they re quick and efficient. ’
‘McGuire Woods overall is helpful and responsive’
Key clients
- Bank of America Corp
- Wells Fargo
- Bank of the Sierra
- Brightwood Capital Advisors
- Capital One
- Truist Bank
- White Oak Healthcare Finance
- NXT Capital
- Regions Bank
- PNC Financial Services, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Bank of America Securities, as arranger, and Bank of America, N.A., as lender in connection with a $375m secured bridge financing commitment to Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
- Represented Konfio in connection with an amendment and restatement of an existing facility led by Goldman Sachs Bank USA.
- Assisted Mercuria Energy in increasing its $2.2bn credit facility to $3.4bn.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kevin McGinnis