The cross-departmental fund finance team at Latham & Watkins, described by one client as the ‘preeminent lender counsel,’ is well versed to advise on the structuring and drafting of NAV facilities and credit funds, capital call financings and hybrid facilities. The team is jointly headed by Jeremiah Wagner, who specialises in advising banks on NAV facilities and credit funds in the European market, offering ’strong technical expertise,’ and ‘standout lawyer’ Alex Martin, who advises fund sponsors and credit funds on NAV-based facilities and asset-backed lending arrangements, from regulatory matters to the structuring of transactions. Noted by the market, ’rigorous and clever’ senior associate Daniel Marcus is ‘responsive, has excellent experience and is always on top of his brief’, and is heavily involved in managing fund financing transactions involving banks and lending funds across various asset classes.
Testimonials
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‘With regard to the deals on which we have worked together, it appears that the Structured Finance & Securitisation Practice of Latham is advising highly sophisticated finance institutions with their financing arrangements including notably asset-backed and hybrid facilities to fund structures. They have an in-depth knowledge of the market practice, know their client’s expectations and always make sure the interest of their clients come first. They also make sure to understand the evolution of the legal landscape of foreign jurisdictions appearing in their deals.’
‘I would mention Dan Marcus who is very rigorous and clever when it comes to tackling legal points in a transaction and moving forward to closing. As a lead counsel, he demonstrates both leadership and team spirit, always with the aim to achieve the best deal for the client.’
‘The team is very responsive and quick to come back with feedback. Jana Zupikova is a very hard working individual, is always ready to help get the deal across the line and can be commercial to work with. Jana can be trusted to act in the best interest of the client at all times’
‘The Latham & Watkins team are the preeminent lender counsel for direct lending fund financing facilities. The quality of their drafting and advice is top drawer and they have seen practically every nuance before and devised elegant solutions. Jeremiah Wagner is arguably the best lender counsel in the market for direct lending leverage facilities. His depth of experience and attention to detail is very impressive. He has strong technical expertise and the ability to provide wise counsel and practical solutions to all complicated issues. Dan Marcus is a very strong senior associate and must be knocking on the partner door soon. He is very responsive, has excellent experience and is always on top of his brief.’
- 'This is a very high performing team with great commitment to their client and finding a win win solution. Alex Martin is a standout lawyer that is always caring for the best outcome for his clients.'
- 'This is a market leading securitisation team involved in a vast majority of fund financing securitisations.'
- 'The team has responsive, innovative and decisive individuals who are very comfortable to give a well thought out view. Namely Jeremiah Wagner and Dan Marcus stand out.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeremiah Wagner, Alex Martin