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billion SPAC merger with Falcon Capital Acquisition Corp. and multiple acquisitions{{ FIELD }}Represented United Parcel Service in connection with multiple offerings of senior notes totaling over $20 billion{{ FIELD }}Represented BOA Acquisition Corp. in its initial public offering and subsequent merger with Selina Hospitality{{ FIELD }}Represented Wingstop in connection with its $125 million IPO and multiple follow on offerings{{ FIELD }}Represented EVO Payments in connection with its $258 million “Up-C” IPO and $190 million follow-on offering{{ FIELD }}Represented Americold Realty Trust in connection with its $942 million IPO (the IPO was the largest up-sized IPO of REIT shares in history), as well as multiple equity and debt financing transactions and acquisitions, including its $1.74 billion acquisition of Agro Merchants{{ FIELD }}Represented Genuine Parts on multiple senior notes offerings{{ FIELD }}Represented General Motors in multi-tranche $4 billion notes offering{{ FIELD }}Represented Carter’s in multiple offerings of notes in excess of $1 billion{{ FIELD }}Represented the underwriters in connection with HEICO Corporation’s $600 million senior notes offering{{ FIELD }}Represented Preferred Apartment Communities in its $5.8 billion sale to Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust{{ FIELD }}Represented CatchMark Timber Trust in its $5 billion all-stock merger with PotlatchDetic Corporation{{ FIELD }}Represented SiteOne Landscape Supply in its follow-on equity offering{{ FIELD }}Represented of Genuine Parts in its $1.3 billion acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group.{{ FIELD }}Represented Lightning eMotors in $800 million SPAC merger with Gig Capital 3{{ FIELD }}Represented Trane Technologies in multiple offerings of senior notes{{ FIELD }}Represented Beazer Homes in connection with multiple offerings of over $2.0 billion of senior notes and related tender offers and liability management transactions{{ FIELD }}Represented Mastercraft in its sale of Nauticstar{{ FIELD }}Represented IFM Investors in its $275 million senior secured notes offering{{ FIELD }}Represented multiple REITs, including Americold Realty Trust and Whitestone REIT, and placement agents in “at the market” sales programs and forward purchase arrangements{{ FIELD }}Represented Endochoice in connection with its $100 million IPO and its $210 million sale to Boston Scientific{{ FIELD }}Represented Roark Capital in connection with its sale of Atkins Nutritionals to a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) for $730 million{{ FIELD }}Advised Energizer in connection with its $2.0 billion acquisition of Spectrum Brands’ global battery and portable lighting business{{ FIELD }}Represented ConocoPhillips on cash tender offer for multiple tranches of debt aggregating over $2.0 billion{{ FIELD }}Represented ConocoPhillips in connection with multiple offerings of senior notes raising proceeds in excess of $3.0 billion{{ FIELD }}Represented Total System Services in multiple offerings of service notes raising proceeds in excess of $2.5 billion{{ FIELD }}Represented Hanesbrands in connection with multiple offerings of senior notes totaling $1.8 million and €500 million{{ FIELD }}Represented SunTrust Banks in connection with the issuance of $1.0 billion of senior notes{{ FIELD }}Represented Equifax in connection with the issuance of $775 million of senior notes{{ FIELD }}Represented Colonial Pipeline in connection with multiple offerings of senior notes totaling $1.2 billion{{ FIELD }}Represented Novelis Corporation in connection with multiple offerings of over $3.5 billion of senior notes and related tender offers and liability management transactions{{ FIELD }}Represented Mueller Water Products in connection with the issuance of $450 million of senior notes{{ FIELD }}Represented JW Aluminum in connection with the issuance of $285 million of senior secured notes{{ FIELD }}Advised Brigade Capital in connection with Guitar Center’s exchange offer and consent solicitation for $325 million of outstanding senior notes and related support agreement{{ FIELD }}Represented Jack Cooper in connection with the issuance of $227.5 million of senior secured notes{{ FIELD }}Represented Jack Cooper in connection with multiple liability management transactions, including private exchange offer transactions for an aggregate of approximately $525 million of outstanding senior secured notes and PIK Toggle notes{{ FIELD }}Advised underwriters Raymond James, Citigroup, Stifel, RBC Capital Markets and other underwriters in multiple follow on offerings for CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc., raising proceeds in excess of $250 million{{ FIELD }}Represented Nivalis Therapeutics in connection with its $88.5 million IPO{{ FIELD }}Advised BlueLinx in connection with its s $300 million senior secured notes offering and its $413 million acquisition of Cedar Creek{{ FIELD }}Zack Davis specializes in representing issuers and underwriters in a variety of capital markets activities in the U.S. and abroad, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, share repurchases and public and private debt offerings, as well as tender offers, exchange offers, consent solicitations and other corporate reorganization and liability management transactions. He also advises a number of public companies in connection with governance issues, SEC reporting and disclosure requirements and other corporate and securities matters.\nZack also has experience representing both target and acquiring companies in private and public mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions. Zack has been recognized as a leading key lawyer in Legal 500’s 2025 USA guide for his expertise in Capital Markets law. Partner Pepperdine University Pepperdine University School of Law Emory University Emory University School of Law Georgia Represented Dude Perfect in its strategic partnership with Highmount Capital Represented Satellogic Inc. in its offering of floating rate convertible secured notes Represented Shimmick Corporation in its initial public offering Represented Sharecare in $3.8 billion SPAC merger with Falcon Capital Acquisition Corp. and multiple acquisitions Represented United Parcel Service in connection with multiple offerings of senior notes totaling over $20 billion Represented BOA Acquisition Corp. in its initial public offering and subsequent merger with Selina Hospitality Represented Wingstop in connection with its $125 million IPO and multiple follow on offerings Represented EVO Payments in connection with its $258 million “Up-C” IPO and $190 million follow-on offering Represented Americold Realty Trust in connection with its $942 million IPO (the IPO was the largest up-sized IPO of REIT shares in history), as well as multiple equity and debt financing transactions and acquisitions, including its $1.74 billion acquisition of Agro Merchants Represented Genuine Parts on multiple senior notes offerings Represented General Motors in multi-tranche $4 billion notes offering Represented Carter’s in multiple offerings of notes in excess of $1 billion Represented the underwriters in connection with HEICO Corporation’s $600 million senior notes offering Represented Preferred Apartment Communities in its $5.8 billion sale to Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Represented CatchMark Timber Trust in its $5 billion all-stock merger with PotlatchDetic Corporation Represented SiteOne Landscape Supply in its follow-on equity offering Represented of Genuine Parts in its $1.3 billion acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group. 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He provides commercial advice at every stage.\"","detail":"Chambers \u0026 Partners UK, 2024"},{"title":"\"I think Amin Doulai is sensational and there is nobody in the industry who works harder for you on a deal.\"","detail":"Chambers \u0026 Partners UK, 2024"},{"title":"Up \u0026 Coming - Banking \u0026 Finance (Mid-market)","detail":"Chambers \u0026 Partners UK, 2024"},{"title":"Recommended Lawyer","detail":"Legal 500 UK, 2023 to 2026"},{"title":"\"Amin Doulai is a brilliant lawyer. Thoroughly commercial and great to work with.\"","detail":"Legal 500 UK, 2024"},{"title":"\"Amin Doulai is very innovative and clever, and also has shown a deep knowledge of the market.\"","detail":"Legal 500 UK, 2023"}]},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":9873}]},"capability_group_id":1},"created_at":"2026-01-03T16:00:28.000Z","updated_at":"2026-01-03T16:00:28.000Z","searchable_text":"Doulai{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin is an absolute rockstar - among finance lawyers, he's truly brilliant.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Band 3 Ranking for Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin Doulai is intelligent and understands his market. He is rightly the go-to advisor on acquisition transactions.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin Doulai's sharp analytical skills allow him to navigate complex legal issues with ease.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2006\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin is hands down one of the best lawyers in the industry. A rising star, he provides exceptional client service.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Rising Star of European Finance\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Financial News, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Recognised as a Stand-out Lawyer\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2024 and 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin has a great bedside manner and strong acumen both in the UK market and other jurisdictions.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin is a leading partner in the leveraged finance field. He provides commercial advice at every stage.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"I think Amin Doulai is sensational and there is nobody in the industry who works harder for you on a deal.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Up \u0026amp; Coming - Banking \u0026amp; Finance (Mid-market)\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Recommended Lawyer\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2023 to 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin Doulai is a brilliant lawyer. Thoroughly commercial and great to work with.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Amin Doulai is very innovative and clever, and also has shown a deep knowledge of the market.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}Private credit representations\nAdvised Barings on the senior financing package supporting the recommended cash offer for Blancco Technology Group plc, by Francisco Partners.\nAdvised Barings on the financing package supporting the acquisition of Aspia by Vitruvian Partners.\nAdvised Barings on the financing for the take private acquisition of Mercell Holding ASA by Thoma Bravo.\nAdvised Barings on the financing for the acquisition of Trace One by STG.\nAdvised Barings on the acquisition financing of Exclaimer Group Limited, a portfolio company of Insight Partners.\nAdvised Barings in relation to the proposed financing supporting a sponsor’s bid for a payment services business.\nAdvised Metric Capital Partners, a leading pan-European capital fund advisor, in connection with its strategic structured investment in certain subsidiaries of Eurohold Bulgaria AD, to support Eurohold’s acquisition of the Bulgarian electricity distribution, supply and trading business of Czech energy group, CEZ.\nAdvised a leading private debt fund in relation to a senior and holdco PIK financing package to support the acquisition of a leading European consumer business.\nAdvised Sixth Street in relation to the financing supporting Marlin’s investment in Medius.\nAdvised Sixth Street in relation to various bid processes.{{ FIELD }}Private equity representations\nAdvised Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) on a comprehensive financing package to support its investment in Iver Holding AB alongside management and other shareholders.{{ FIELD }}Advised Abry Partners in respect of a unitranche financing provided by Barings and ICG to support the recommended public- to-private acquisition of LINK Mobility Group. This deal was awarded the 2019 \"Private Equity Deal of the Year\" at the Transatlantic Legal Awards and the 2019 \"Most Innovative Deal of the Year\" by The Deal.{{ FIELD }}Advised Abry Partners in relation to a proposed unitranche and holdco PIK financing to support its bid for a wealth management company.{{ FIELD }}Advised Abry Partners in relation to the financing aspects of its disposal of Basefarm to the Orange Group.{{ FIELD }}Advised Abry Partners in relation to the financing of various bid processes.{{ FIELD }}Advised Oakley Capital in connection with the debt financing for its investment in Dexters, the London estate agency.{{ FIELD }}Advised Oakley Capital on a committed senior facility financing in respect of its acquisition of maritime e-learning businesses Seagull and Videotel.{{ FIELD }}Advised Insight Partners in connection with a cov-lite unitranche financing for its investment in IAD.{{ FIELD }}Advised Ambienta in respect of the refinancing of its investment in Namirial SpA.{{ FIELD }}Public M\u0026amp;A and syndicated lending representations\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers on a $3 billion financing package for Bain Capital’s acquisition of a majority stake in Kantar rom British multinational advertising and public relations firm WPP.\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers in connection with a US$1,580 million financing package in relation to Nordic Capital’s acquisition of Advanz Pharma.\nAdvised Nomura and Natixis as arrangers of various financings for Sebia, a portfolio company of CVC.\nAdvised Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. in connection with the financing of its US$5.3 billion public acquisition of Amlin plc.\nAdvised P. Morgan Securities LLC as financial advisor to Equinix, Inc. in connection with the financing of the US$3.6 billion public acquisition of Telecity Group plc.{{ FIELD }}Project and corporate financings\nAdvised Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs as global coordinators for the debut US$325 million high-yield notes issuance of ADES International, a leading oil \u0026amp; gas drilling and production services provider in the Middle East and North Africa.\nAdvised the syndicate of lenders consisting of China Development Bank, SMBC and the Colombian development institution Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional, in the dual currency COP-USD financing of circa US$652 million, for the development, construction, and operation of the 4G road Autopista al Mar 2 in Colombia.\nAdvised VTTI B.V. with the refinancing of its €500 million and US$270 million revolving credit facilities and the establishment of a new US$650 million revolving credit facility.\nAdvised Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and Jacobs U.K. Limited in connection with a $1 billion term loan facility.\nAdvised EchoStar Corporation in the cross-border refinancing and reorganization of the capital structure of Globalstar, Inc., including a new second lien facility, comprising a US$190 million term loan facility and common stock warrants.\nAdvised certain funds managed by Brookfield Infrastructure in connection with a secured refinancing package, supporting its investment in TDF, the French telecommunication infrastructure business.\nAdvised Brookfield Business Partners in relation to the financing aspects of the merger of two of its portfolio companies, U.K.-headquartered Greenergy, an international supplier of transportation fuels, and BG Fuels, a leading Canadian gasoline and convenience retailer.\nAdvised the Boparan Group in connection with its refinancing of existing senior notes and existing term and revolving loans by way of the issuance of £475 million of senior notes and the establishment of a £90 million super senior revolving credit facility.\nAdvised HellermannTyton in the establishment of an €80 million super senior revolving facility agreement in connection with its €215 million senior secured notes offering.\nAdvised Avanza Spain S.A.U. in the establishment of a €50 million super senior revolving credit facility in connection with its €315 million and €175 million 144A/Reg. S notes offering.\nAdvised TMF Group in connection with the refinancing of its €645 million high yield bonds with a €660 million covenant-lite Term Loan B and a €90 million revolving credit facility.\nDistressed financings and restructurings\nAdvised Outokumpu Oyj in connection with the comprehensive restructuring of its debt facilities, including the establishment of a new €500 million liquidity facility and refinancing of its €900 million revolving credit facility.\nAdvised Central European Distribution Corporation in its US$665 million debt restructuring and acquisition by Russian Standard Corporation.\nAdvised Seat Pagine Gialle S.p.A. in its filing for a composition with creditors for the restructuring of its senior secured bonds and debt facilities.\nAdvised 20:20 Mobile Group in the restructuring of its debt facilities.\nAdvised Global Cloud Xchange in connection with its corporate debt restructurings.{{ FIELD }}Pro bono representations\nPro bono representation of Just for Kids Law on various matters.{{ FIELD }}Amin Doulai is a partner and a member of King \u0026amp; Spalding's global finance and restructuring practice advising clients on the structuring and execution of complex financing transactions across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.\nAmin is a debt finance specialist with considerable experience advising leading private credit investors and asset managers, private equity sponsors, as well as corporate borrowers and family offices across a vast range of capital structures and debt products, with a particular focus on cross-border leveraged acquisition finance and corporate finance transactions.\nAmin is regularly recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a leading partner, was named as a \"Rising Star of European Finance\" for 2024 by Financial News, and recognised as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer for 2025. \nAmin also has vast experience advising sponsors and private credit funds on financing take-private transactions in the UK and various other European jurisdictions, portfolio company and general corporate financings, distressed financings and restructurings, as well as multi-tier and subordinated debt structures, including midco/holdco and back leverage financings, as well as preferred equity and minority debt investments.\nAmin is ranked in Chambers UK and the Legal 500, and recognised in the IFLR1000, for finance. His clients describe him as a “leading partner in the leveraged finance field\", “thoroughly commercial and great to work with\" and \"hands down one of the best lawyers in the industry\". Partner \"Amin is an absolute rockstar - among finance lawyers, he's truly brilliant.\"  Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, 2026 Band 3 Ranking for Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, 2026 \"Amin Doulai is intelligent and understands his market. He is rightly the go-to advisor on acquisition transactions.\" Legal 500 UK, 2026 \"Amin Doulai's sharp analytical skills allow him to navigate complex legal issues with ease.\" Legal 500 UK, 2006 \"Amin is hands down one of the best lawyers in the industry. A rising star, he provides exceptional client service.\" Legal 500 UK, 2025 Rising Star of European Finance Financial News, 2024 Recognised as a Stand-out Lawyer Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2024 and 2025 \"Amin has a great bedside manner and strong acumen both in the UK market and other jurisdictions.\" Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024 \"Amin is a leading partner in the leveraged finance field. He provides commercial advice at every stage.\" Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024 \"I think Amin Doulai is sensational and there is nobody in the industry who works harder for you on a deal.\" Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024 Up \u0026amp; Coming - Banking \u0026amp; Finance (Mid-market) Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2024 Recommended Lawyer Legal 500 UK, 2023 to 2026 \"Amin Doulai is a brilliant lawyer. Thoroughly commercial and great to work with.\" Legal 500 UK, 2024 \"Amin Doulai is very innovative and clever, and also has shown a deep knowledge of the market.\" Legal 500 UK, 2023 University of Wollongong, Australia  The College of Law Australia The College of Law Australia University of Wollongong, Australia  England and Wales New South Wales Private credit representations\nAdvised Barings on the senior financing package supporting the recommended cash offer for Blancco Technology Group plc, by Francisco Partners.\nAdvised Barings on the financing package supporting the acquisition of Aspia by Vitruvian Partners.\nAdvised Barings on the financing for the take private acquisition of Mercell Holding ASA by Thoma Bravo.\nAdvised Barings on the financing for the acquisition of Trace One by STG.\nAdvised Barings on the acquisition financing of Exclaimer Group Limited, a portfolio company of Insight Partners.\nAdvised Barings in relation to the proposed financing supporting a sponsor’s bid for a payment services business.\nAdvised Metric Capital Partners, a leading pan-European capital fund advisor, in connection with its strategic structured investment in certain subsidiaries of Eurohold Bulgaria AD, to support Eurohold’s acquisition of the Bulgarian electricity distribution, supply and trading business of Czech energy group, CEZ.\nAdvised a leading private debt fund in relation to a senior and holdco PIK financing package to support the acquisition of a leading European consumer business.\nAdvised Sixth Street in relation to the financing supporting Marlin’s investment in Medius.\nAdvised Sixth Street in relation to various bid processes. Private equity representations\nAdvised Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) on a comprehensive financing package to support its investment in Iver Holding AB alongside management and other shareholders. Advised Abry Partners in respect of a unitranche financing provided by Barings and ICG to support the recommended public- to-private acquisition of LINK Mobility Group. This deal was awarded the 2019 \"Private Equity Deal of the Year\" at the Transatlantic Legal Awards and the 2019 \"Most Innovative Deal of the Year\" by The Deal. Advised Abry Partners in relation to a proposed unitranche and holdco PIK financing to support its bid for a wealth management company. Advised Abry Partners in relation to the financing aspects of its disposal of Basefarm to the Orange Group. Advised Abry Partners in relation to the financing of various bid processes. Advised Oakley Capital in connection with the debt financing for its investment in Dexters, the London estate agency. Advised Oakley Capital on a committed senior facility financing in respect of its acquisition of maritime e-learning businesses Seagull and Videotel. Advised Insight Partners in connection with a cov-lite unitranche financing for its investment in IAD. Advised Ambienta in respect of the refinancing of its investment in Namirial SpA. Public M\u0026amp;A and syndicated lending representations\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers on a $3 billion financing package for Bain Capital’s acquisition of a majority stake in Kantar rom British multinational advertising and public relations firm WPP.\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers in connection with a US$1,580 million financing package in relation to Nordic Capital’s acquisition of Advanz Pharma.\nAdvised Nomura and Natixis as arrangers of various financings for Sebia, a portfolio company of CVC.\nAdvised Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. in connection with the financing of its US$5.3 billion public acquisition of Amlin plc.\nAdvised P. Morgan Securities LLC as financial advisor to Equinix, Inc. in connection with the financing of the US$3.6 billion public acquisition of Telecity Group plc. Project and corporate financings\nAdvised Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs as global coordinators for the debut US$325 million high-yield notes issuance of ADES International, a leading oil \u0026amp; gas drilling and production services provider in the Middle East and North Africa.\nAdvised the syndicate of lenders consisting of China Development Bank, SMBC and the Colombian development institution Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional, in the dual currency COP-USD financing of circa US$652 million, for the development, construction, and operation of the 4G road Autopista al Mar 2 in Colombia.\nAdvised VTTI B.V. with the refinancing of its €500 million and US$270 million revolving credit facilities and the establishment of a new US$650 million revolving credit facility.\nAdvised Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. and Jacobs U.K. Limited in connection with a $1 billion term loan facility.\nAdvised EchoStar Corporation in the cross-border refinancing and reorganization of the capital structure of Globalstar, Inc., including a new second lien facility, comprising a US$190 million term loan facility and common stock warrants.\nAdvised certain funds managed by Brookfield Infrastructure in connection with a secured refinancing package, supporting its investment in TDF, the French telecommunication infrastructure business.\nAdvised Brookfield Business Partners in relation to the financing aspects of the merger of two of its portfolio companies, U.K.-headquartered Greenergy, an international supplier of transportation fuels, and BG Fuels, a leading Canadian gasoline and convenience retailer.\nAdvised the Boparan Group in connection with its refinancing of existing senior notes and existing term and revolving loans by way of the issuance of £475 million of senior notes and the establishment of a £90 million super senior revolving credit facility.\nAdvised HellermannTyton in the establishment of an €80 million super senior revolving facility agreement in connection with its €215 million senior secured notes offering.\nAdvised Avanza Spain S.A.U. in the establishment of a €50 million super senior revolving credit facility in connection with its €315 million and €175 million 144A/Reg. S notes offering.\nAdvised TMF Group in connection with the refinancing of its €645 million high yield bonds with a €660 million covenant-lite Term Loan B and a €90 million revolving credit facility.\nDistressed financings and restructurings\nAdvised Outokumpu Oyj in connection with the comprehensive restructuring of its debt facilities, including the establishment of a new €500 million liquidity facility and refinancing of its €900 million revolving credit facility.\nAdvised Central European Distribution Corporation in its US$665 million debt restructuring and acquisition by Russian Standard Corporation.\nAdvised Seat Pagine Gialle S.p.A. in its filing for a composition with creditors for the restructuring of its senior secured bonds and debt facilities.\nAdvised 20:20 Mobile Group in the restructuring of its debt facilities.\nAdvised Global Cloud Xchange in connection with its corporate debt restructurings. Pro bono representations\nPro bono representation of Just for Kids Law on various matters.","searchable_name":"Amin Doulai","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":445272,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":2349,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eJeff Dutson is a restructuring\u0026nbsp;partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's Leveraged Finance \u0026amp; Restructuring practice group. Jeff\u0026nbsp;represents corporate debtors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases throughout the country as well as buyers and sellers in distressed M\u0026amp;A transactions. Jeff also represents\u0026nbsp;banks and other investors in connection with their most complex restructurings, bankruptcy, and finance\u0026nbsp;matters. 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Jeff\u0026nbsp;currently serves as the Co-Chair for\u0026nbsp;the Advisory Board of the American Bankruptcy Institute Southeastern Workshop.\u0026nbsp;He\u0026nbsp;is a fellow of\u0026nbsp;the American College of Investment Counsel and serves on the Board of Trustees for the college.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jeff is a graduate of the\u0026nbsp;University of Chicago (where he earned his law degree, with honors) and the University of Georgia (where he earned his bachelor's degree, with honors).\u0026nbsp;Prior to joining the firm, Jeff served as a law clerk for the Honorable E. Grady Jolly of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Publications\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnitranche Credit Facilities and the LSTA New Form AAL\u003c/em\u003e, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, May 2019, with Sarah R. 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Jeff also represents\u0026nbsp;banks and other investors in connection with their most complex restructurings, bankruptcy, and finance\u0026nbsp;matters. Jeff\u0026rsquo;s practice spans a wide variety of industries, including the restaurant, real estate, healthcare, energy, transportation, manufacturing, and aviation\u0026nbsp;industries.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeff has been\u0026nbsp;recognized for his work in Bankruptcy and Restructuring by \u003cem\u003eChambers USA \u003c/em\u003eeach year since 2020. In 2021, Jeff was recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute as part of its 40 Under 40 list of emerging leaders in the insolvency industry. 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Jeff’s practice spans a wide variety of industries, including the restaurant, real estate, healthcare, energy, transportation, manufacturing, and aviation industries.\nJeff has been recognized for his work in Bankruptcy and Restructuring by Chambers USA each year since 2020. In 2021, Jeff was recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute as part of its 40 Under 40 list of emerging leaders in the insolvency industry. Jeff currently serves as the Co-Chair for the Advisory Board of the American Bankruptcy Institute Southeastern Workshop. He is a fellow of the American College of Investment Counsel and serves on the Board of Trustees for the college. \nOriginally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jeff is a graduate of the University of Chicago (where he earned his law degree, with honors) and the University of Georgia (where he earned his bachelor's degree, with honors). Prior to joining the firm, Jeff served as a law clerk for the Honorable E. Grady Jolly of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.\nSelected Publications\nUnitranche Credit Facilities and the LSTA New Form AAL, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, May 2019, with Sarah R. Borders and Jeffrey Misher.\nFifth Circuit Denies Post-Petition Default Interest to Fully Secured Creditors, The Banking Law Journal, September 2019, with Sarah Primrose and Nadia Saleem.\nOrder's Up!: Navigating Complex Restaurant Restructurings, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, July 2018, with Sarah R. Borders.\nWhen Cash Might Not be King: Acquiring Nonprofit Hospitals in Bankruptcy, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, September 2017, with Paul K. Ferdinands.\nGoing Once, Going Twice, Sold! (Maybe): Reopening Auctions, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, February 2014, with W. Austin Jowers.\nSuccessor Liability under the FLSA: Buyers of Distressed Companies Beware, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, June 2013, with Paul K. 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Served as Debtors' counsel to DCL Corporation, a global pigments manufacturer, in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the District of Delaware and Canada. Served as Debtors' counsel to Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc., and its affiliate Joe's Crab Shack, in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the Southern District of Texas. Served as Debtors' counsel to The Krystal Company, and its affiliates, in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the Northern District of Georgia. Served as Debtor’s counsel to AstroTurf, LLC in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case and sale of its business. Served as Debtors’ counsel to Cagle’s, Inc. and Cagle’s Farms, Inc. in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and sale of their businesses. King \u0026amp; Spalding was recognized in connection with the Cagle’s transaction, which was named 2013 National Transaction of the Year (Large Company Category) by the international Turnaround Management Association. Represented Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent and Lender in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Premier Kings, Inc., a large operator of Burger King franchises, in the Northern District of Alabama. Represented Georgia's Own Credit Union as Lender and DIP Lender in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Ryze Renewables, LLC in the District of Delaware. Representing Truist Bank (successor to SunTrust Bank) and SunTrust Equipment Finance \u0026amp; Leasing in SunTrust Equipment Finance \u0026amp; Leasing v. International Speedway Corporation (M.D. Fla.). Represented The Prudential Insurance Company of America, as senior secured noteholder, in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of The Legal Coverage Group (E.D. Penn.). Represented Citizens Bank, as secured lender, in connection with the pre-petition restructuring and Chapter 11 case of Schramm, Inc. (D. Del.), a manufacturer and supplier of branded land-based hydraulic drilling equipment. 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Certain of these matters involve complex litigation that concern billions of dollars of claims or damages. Represent Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. in connection with distribution issues arising from its confirmed chapter 11 plan. Represent one of the “Big Four” accounting firms in connection with bankruptcy retention and fee matters in numerous bankruptcy cases. Represent a debtor in a chapter 11 bankruptcy case that is seeking to confirm a Section 524(g) Bankruptcy Plan that includes an Asbestos Trust. Represent the Development Recovery Authority in connection with an adversary proceeding commenced in the GDB Bankruptcy in Puerto Rico. Represented a purchaser of assets of a company that was previously involved in a bankruptcy case with asbestos liability issues. Represented the largest equity holder in the Global Entertainment Chapter 11 bankruptcy case in successfully objecting to an equity trading order. 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