Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz’s pre-eminence in borrower-side financing transactions sees it advise an impressive roster of corporate clients across the full range of industries, including investment-grade, high-yield and distressed borrowers. Working in tandem with the firm’s M&A and restructuring practices, the New York-based financing team advises on acquisition and working capital financings, distressed M&A and restructurings across the investment grade and leveraged markets. The team remains at the forefront of the market, also advising on transactions within the liability management space. Gregory Pessin is a prominent figure in the debt and financing space, and heads the practice. With a clientele of borrowers, creditors and distressed investors, Michael Benn advises on financings for M&A, spin-offs and other deals. John Sobolewski’s broad finance and restructuring practice covers syndicated and direct loans, management company financings and liability management. Focusing particularly on complex corporate transactions, Emily Johnson advises on M&A, divestiture and spin-off financings. Stephanie Marshak and Rod Ghods are other names to note.