Jones Day

Underpinned by a global reach, the commercial lending team at Jones Day is a popular choice for its ability handle cross-border financial transactions. The team’s remit also covers litigation and investigations for financial institutions, as well as a strong restructuring and reorganization offering. Based in the New York office, Brett Barragate jointly leads the practice alongside Rachel Rawson from the Boston office. Barragate’s practice encompasses debt facilities and the purchase and sale of financial assets, while Rawson is highly skilled at handling leveraged buyouts for private equity funds. In the Cleveland office, Kevin Samuels is highlighted for his expertise in leveraged finance transactions, asset-based financings and acquisition-related facilities in a cross-border context.