Jonathan Michels
White & Case LLPWhite & Case LLP has an excellent record in domestic and international high-yield debt offerings. Enjoying strong connections to managers and underwriters, it has made an additional impact in issuer-side representation; this includes new issuances, special situations and liability management transactions. The capital markets team frequently works closely with debt finance, M&A, private equity and restructuring colleagues, among others, and continues to be active in ESG-driven transactions. Jonathan Michels is a widely praised high-yield debt specialist, noted for deals originating in the US and Latin America. Daniel Nam and ‘truly a great lawyer and person’ Andrew Weisberg are also key figures, along with Rafael Roberti and counsel Abigail Simon. All are based in New York.
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‘The W&C team is first among peers. They are diligent, client oriented and constructive. They are a positive and creative team, that have the experience to find solutions that make the transaction happen.’
‘Andrew Weisberg is our most trusted adviser and legal counsel. He is always available, constructive, creative and extremely knowledgable. He always works to make the deal happen, thinking of solutions instead of getting stuck on minor points. He is truly a great lawyer and person.’
‘The W&C team is highly collaborative and I find that the interaction from associate to partner is seamless, which is really appreciated from our side. They have unmatched high-yield securities expertise that is critical for our issuers. They are highly innovative when it comes to structuring and helping to get the job done. They are our go to high-yield firm. ’
‘The responsiveness and ease of two way communication with individuals on their team make the difference. Jonathan Michels in particular thinks like us and our clients, which makes a large difference in helping to structure solutions that work for issuers and within the bounds of securities laws. ’
Key clients
- Apollo Global Management
- Bausch Health Companies Inc.
- Buckeye Partners L.P.
- Citibank
- Conuma Resources Limited
- Credit Suisse
- EchoStar
- ENERGO-PRO
- Jefferies LLC
- Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
- NRG Energy
- Oi S.A.
- Rain Carbon Inc.
- Stone Point Capital / Alliant Holdings
- Talen Energy
- Transocean Inc.
- Xerox Holdings Corporation
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