PRIVATE CREDIT
Representing the United States’ top 10 banks, McGuireWoods’ Private Credit Practice Group possesses unparalleled insight and experience in the finance industry.
The team offers life cycle support to private credit funds, from formation to investment, driven by our banking and finance group — the largest finance practice in the United States — and, when needed, by our restructuring and insolvency practice.
The firm has a history of successfully advising clients on private credit transactions — from small, innovative deals to large-scale, multifaceted projects. We provide sophisticated advice for clients navigating the dynamic and growing private credit landscape across industries, leveraging our know-how in the healthcare, traditional and renewable energy, food and beverage, financial services and fintech industries.
We work with some of the largest private credit lenders nationwide and have deep skills advising niche participants in the sector, providing clients with a versatile view on what is needed to get a deal done successfully and strategically, no matter the loan, region or industry.
How We Help
McGuireWoods’ Private Credit Practice Group works closely with direct lenders to tailor solutions that meet their unique needs.
Our strengths include advising on:
- senior and senior-stretch loans;
- private high-yield notes;
- equity kickers and co-investments;
- mezzanine and subordinated loans;
- Holdco notes;
- first/second lien financings;
- unitranche loans;
- recurring revenue; and
- distressed lending/special situations.
The group’s lawyers negotiate and document complicated arrangements for distributing repayment risk, including:
- subordination and intercreditor agreements;
- agreements among lenders (AALs);
- loan purchases and sales;
- claims; and
- securities and other investments.
Rankings and Recognition
McGuireWoods is recognized as one of the world’s preeminent banking and finance law firms, consistently ranking among the top U.S. firms in loans by proceeds and deal count in reputable league tables. These accolades reflect the firm’s commitment to client service and quality counsel, regardless of the size or complexity of the financing transaction.
Our recent accolades include:
- Chambers USA — among top firms across jurisdictions in Banking & Finance Category;
- Best Law Firms — Tier 1 nationwide for banking and finance law for sixth time since 2013; and
- League Tables — among top firms advising lenders in debt finance transactions, according to London Stock Exchange Group and Debtwire.
Representing the United States’ top 10 banks, McGuireWoods’ Private Credit Practice Group possesses unparalleled insight and experience in the finance industry.
