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George Komnenos is a trusted advisor to investment banks, commercial banks, alternative lenders, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers on a broad range of complex financing transactions. His practice encompasses leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and other acquisition financings, investment-grade credit facilities, unitranche loans, and asset-based lending. George brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to structuring and negotiating financing arrangements that support clients' strategic objectives across various industries and deal types.

George is a member of King & Spalding's Finance & Restructuring Group in New York and serves on the Firm's New York Transactional Recruiting Committee. He is a regular contributor to leading industry publications, with a focus on developments in the leveraged finance space. His recent articles have explored emerging trends in LBOs and liability management transactions, as well as regulatory and structuring considerations for lenders.

Prior to joining King & Spalding, George was an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. 

 

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Credentials

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center

B.A. Government and History, Georgetown University, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

New York

American Bar Association, Business Law Section

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

National LGBTQ Bar Association

English

Greek

Innovation Deal of the Year Award - Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group Financing - M. Sotomayor, A. Doulai, G. Komnenos


Marine Money, 2025

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Recognition

Innovation Deal of the Year Award - Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group Financing - M. Sotomayor, A. Doulai, G. Komnenos


Marine Money, 2025

News

In the News · Source: The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, Le Monde du Droit, Law Middle East, Law360 Pulse, Legalcommunity MENA, The Oath, The Deal, The Texas Lawbook, ABF Journal, Global Arbitration Review, Global Legal Chronicle, Décideurs Magazine, Boursier, CFNEWS, Texas Lawyer, Houston Bar Association, Global Restructuring Review and Texas Bar Journal

December 10, 2024
K&S elects 37 new partners and promotes five counsel across 14 cities

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Matters

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender and joint lead arranger, in connection with the financing of part of the $7 billion acquisition of Focus Financial by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Represented Barclays, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders in connection with a $2.575 billion senior secured term loan facility for Inspire Brands, a Roark Capital portfolio company and franchisor of Dunkin’, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy John’s and Baskin-Robbins.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $120 million incremental revolving credit facility for a preeminent global consumer intelligence company, in addition to an existing $950 million term loan facility, €545 million term loan facility, C$128 million term loan facility and approx. $508 million revolving credit facility.

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Matters

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender and joint lead arranger, in connection with the financing of part of the $7 billion acquisition of Focus Financial by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Represented Barclays, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders in connection with a $2.575 billion senior secured term loan facility for Inspire Brands, a Roark Capital portfolio company and franchisor of Dunkin’, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy John’s and Baskin-Robbins.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $120 million incremental revolving credit facility for a preeminent global consumer intelligence company, in addition to an existing $950 million term loan facility, €545 million term loan facility, C$128 million term loan facility and approx. $508 million revolving credit facility.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $1.535 billion delayed draw term loan facility for a UK-based international investment fund.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $1.31 billion senior secured credit facility for SharkNinja Appliances.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $1 billion senior secured credit facility for the acquisition of Cvent Holding Corp. by Blackstone.

Represented a leading investment bank, as administrative and collateral agent, together with other investment and commercial banks, as lead arrangers, in connection with a $60 million senior secured credit facility for a leading international consulting firm backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Represent JPMorgan, as administrative agent, lender and joint lead arranger, and the other lenders and lead arrangers in connection with a $800 million senior secured credit facility for Driven Brands, the largest automotive services company in North America.

Represented a leading private credit provider and asset manager, as administrative and collateral agent, together with other leading commercial banks and private credit providers, as lead arrangers, in connection with a $665 million senior secured credit facility (including a $90 million first-out revolving credit facility) to support the acquisition of a food company serving major foodservice, retail, grocery and restaurant brands by a leading family investor.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $432.5 million senior secured credit facility for a major national sales and marketing agency.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender and documentation agent, in connection with a $525 million senior secured credit facility for global digital transformation and product development services firm.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as administrative and collateral agent, together with other leading banks, as lead arrangers, in connection with a $262.5 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of a premium Kentucky Bourbon distiller, producer and bottler by a leading family investor.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as administrative and collateral agent and sole lead arranger, in connection with a senior secured credit facility for a leading private equity sponsor and its portfolio company, a national communications firm, to support the acquisition of another communications and campaign management firm.

News

In the News · Source: The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, Le Monde du Droit, Law Middle East, Law360 Pulse, Legalcommunity MENA, The Oath, The Deal, The Texas Lawbook, ABF Journal, Global Arbitration Review, Global Legal Chronicle, Décideurs Magazine, Boursier, CFNEWS, Texas Lawyer, Houston Bar Association, Global Restructuring Review and Texas Bar Journal

December 10, 2024
K&S elects 37 new partners and promotes five counsel across 14 cities

View all

Matters

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender and joint lead arranger, in connection with the financing of part of the $7 billion acquisition of Focus Financial by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Represented Barclays, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders in connection with a $2.575 billion senior secured term loan facility for Inspire Brands, a Roark Capital portfolio company and franchisor of Dunkin’, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy John’s and Baskin-Robbins.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $120 million incremental revolving credit facility for a preeminent global consumer intelligence company, in addition to an existing $950 million term loan facility, €545 million term loan facility, C$128 million term loan facility and approx. $508 million revolving credit facility.

See more

Close

Matters

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender and joint lead arranger, in connection with the financing of part of the $7 billion acquisition of Focus Financial by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Represented Barclays, as administrative agent and a lender, and the other lenders in connection with a $2.575 billion senior secured term loan facility for Inspire Brands, a Roark Capital portfolio company and franchisor of Dunkin’, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy John’s and Baskin-Robbins.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $120 million incremental revolving credit facility for a preeminent global consumer intelligence company, in addition to an existing $950 million term loan facility, €545 million term loan facility, C$128 million term loan facility and approx. $508 million revolving credit facility.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $1.535 billion delayed draw term loan facility for a UK-based international investment fund.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $1.31 billion senior secured credit facility for SharkNinja Appliances.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $1 billion senior secured credit facility for the acquisition of Cvent Holding Corp. by Blackstone.

Represented a leading investment bank, as administrative and collateral agent, together with other investment and commercial banks, as lead arrangers, in connection with a $60 million senior secured credit facility for a leading international consulting firm backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Represent JPMorgan, as administrative agent, lender and joint lead arranger, and the other lenders and lead arrangers in connection with a $800 million senior secured credit facility for Driven Brands, the largest automotive services company in North America.

Represented a leading private credit provider and asset manager, as administrative and collateral agent, together with other leading commercial banks and private credit providers, as lead arrangers, in connection with a $665 million senior secured credit facility (including a $90 million first-out revolving credit facility) to support the acquisition of a food company serving major foodservice, retail, grocery and restaurant brands by a leading family investor.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $432.5 million senior secured credit facility for a major national sales and marketing agency.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender and documentation agent, in connection with a $525 million senior secured credit facility for global digital transformation and product development services firm.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as administrative and collateral agent, together with other leading banks, as lead arrangers, in connection with a $262.5 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of a premium Kentucky Bourbon distiller, producer and bottler by a leading family investor.

Represented a leading commercial bank, as administrative and collateral agent and sole lead arranger, in connection with a senior secured credit facility for a leading private equity sponsor and its portfolio company, a national communications firm, to support the acquisition of another communications and campaign management firm.

News

In the News · Source: The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, Le Monde du Droit, Law Middle East, Law360 Pulse, Legalcommunity MENA, The Oath, The Deal, The Texas Lawbook, ABF Journal, Global Arbitration Review, Global Legal Chronicle, Décideurs Magazine, Boursier, CFNEWS, Texas Lawyer, Houston Bar Association, Global Restructuring Review and Texas Bar Journal

December 10, 2024
K&S elects 37 new partners and promotes five counsel across 14 cities

View all

Credentials

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center

B.A. Government and History, Georgetown University, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

New York

American Bar Association, Business Law Section

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

National LGBTQ Bar Association

English

Greek

Innovation Deal of the Year Award - Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group Financing - M. Sotomayor, A. Doulai, G. Komnenos


Marine Money, 2025

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Recognition

Innovation Deal of the Year Award - Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group Financing - M. Sotomayor, A. Doulai, G. Komnenos


Marine Money, 2025