Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Client SatisfactionRecognized for its private equity and borrower-side expertise, the global finance team at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP regularly handles sponsor-backed leveraged acquisition financings, investment grade facilities and fund financings. Restructuring related finance remains an area of strength for the team and sees the team regularly representing first lien lender groups. At the head of the practice are New York-based Doug Horowitz and Aaron Adams, with Linda Curtis based in the Los Angeles office. Horowitz is a key name for traditional syndicated and private credit acquisition financings, while Adams is well versed at handling senior credit facilities, note offerings, asset-based financings, as well as mezzanine financings. New addition Chad Nichols joined the Houston team in March 2023 from Akin, providing particular expertise in the energy industry.
Testimonials
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- 'As smart as there is in leverage finance.'
- 'Doug Horowitz is as good as it gets. the most technically proficient lawyer in his field he is also commercial practical and has exceptional judgement.'
Key clients
- Elliott Investment Management L.P.
- Veritas Asset Management LLP
- Xylem Inc
- Aurora Capital Partners
- California Pizza Kitchen
- The Williams Companies, Inc.
- BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Royalty Pharma
Work highlights
- Advised Syneos Health, Inc on the pricing of $1bn of senior secured notes, allocating $2.7bn of term loans, and a $500m revolving credit facility.
- Represented Veritas Funds in connection with obtaining commitment and then the loan and security documentation, in each case for the $1.35bn debt financing used to purchase the global Wood Mackenzie business from Verisk with the overall transaction value exceeding $3.1bn.
- Represented Evergreen Coast Capital Corporation, an affiliate Elliott Investment Management L.P. and a private equity consortium in the $16bn acquisition of Nielsen Holdings plc.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Doug Horowitz, Aaron Adams, Linda Curtis