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He has represented developers, REITs, commercial and investment banks, private equity fund sponsors, family offices and institutional investors in a variety of real estate and corporate transactions and regulatory matters across the GCC.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalek\u0026rsquo;s transactional experience includes direct and indirect real estate acquisitions across all types of property (including hospitality, industrial, educational and healthcare assets), development transactions, hotel acquisition and management transactions, capital market and financing transactions involving real estate, representation of institutional investors and real estate funds in connection with the formation of real estate joint ventures, and turnaround of distressed off-plan projects.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalek is recognized in both \u003cem\u003eChambers Global Guide\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLegal 500 EMEA\u003c/em\u003e. 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The transaction was structured as a $100m mezzanine private credit facility which was primarily intended to finance the equity recapitalization of the borrower’s affiliates.{{ FIELD }}Acquisitions and Dispositions\nNBK Capital Partners Real Estate Fund and Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Private Investments on the sale of the real estate leased to Hartland International School in Dubai to Elevate, a portfolio company backed by Rava Partners in collaboration with Alta Capital.{{ FIELD }}Sweid \u0026amp; Sweid, a leading real estate private equity and development firm, on its acquisition of Aurora Tower, a prominent office building located in the heart of Dubai Media City.{{ FIELD }}Bureau Lamar SPV, an affiliate of Lamar Development, in connection with the purchase from Shamal Estates LLC of a strategic plot of land in Business Bay for development purposes.{{ FIELD }}SICO Capital Company, the manager of Flow MENA Residential Real Estate Fund 1, in connection with the purchase and operation of a portfolio of c. 687 residential units in Saudi Arabia. The transaction marks the first significant international expansion of the co-living community startup backed by Adam Neumann, the co-founder of WeWork.{{ FIELD }}Affiliates of Driven Properties, in connection with the purchase of the iconic Emaar Square Building No. 3 in Downtown Dubai. The building was the former HQ of Emaar Properties and comprises almost 230,000 sq ft of leasable area. The acquisition stands as the largest real estate deal in Downtown Dubai in 2024.{{ FIELD }}Peninsula Real Estate Management Limited in connection with its AED 555 million purchase of 17 income generating warehouse assets in Al Markaz industrial development in Abu Dhabi.{{ FIELD }}Apollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million strategic equity stake in Adar Investment Properties (AIP), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties PJSC and the region’s largest institutional-class real estate platform with assets across retail, residential, commercial, and logistics segments.{{ FIELD }}A Kuwaiti Shareholding Company K.S.C. (closed), in connection with a Sharia compliant sale and leaseback of a workers’ accommodation.{{ FIELD }}Real Estate Aspects of Structured Finance\nApollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million real estate structured finance investment in the landbank of Aldar Properties PJSC.{{ FIELD }}Apollo Global Management and its consortium of institutional investors in connection with its US$2.7 billion acquisition of a 49% stake in Abu Dhabi Property Leasing Holding Company RSC Ltd from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). This structured finance transaction allowed ADNOC to maintain full ownership and control over its real estate portfolio while leveraging the rental income streams from the same (valued at US$ 5.5 billion) pursuant to a 24-year Master Lease Agreement.{{ FIELD }}Development Work\nMuraba Properties LLC in connection with their ultra luxury Muraba Veil off-plan development in Dubai, including title structuring advice and preparation of bespoke off plan sales and strata documents.{{ FIELD }}A leading developer in Dubai in connection with various hospitality projects in the UAE, including assistance in the drafting of the standard sale and purchase agreements, fractional ownership and rental guarantee documentation.{{ FIELD }}A leading developer in Ras Al Khaimah, in connection with the drafting of its standard sale and purchase agreements with sub-developers.{{ FIELD }}Property Funds and Listed Companies\nEmaar Development PJSC, the development arm of Emaar Group, in connection with its US$1.5 billion initial public offering of ordinary shares and listing on the DFM.{{ FIELD }}Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in connection with the real estate restructuring exercise required as part of the readiness phase of its US$ 851 million initial public offering.{{ FIELD }}Leasing and Management\nA Saudi family office in connection with the appointment of an international hotel operator for three hotels in Riyadh and Khobar.{{ FIELD }}A school operator in connection with a build-to-suit lease of a school in Dubai.{{ FIELD }}A Saudi institutional investor in connection with a built-to-suit transaction with a leading operator relating to an orthopedic healthcare facility in Jeddah.{{ FIELD }}A multinational bank in connection with the leasing of various assets comprising its portfolio in the GCC{{ FIELD }}Pacha Group in the negotiation of hospitality management services with Five Hotel.{{ FIELD }}A Real Estate Investment Company in connection with its proposed initial public offering of shares (primary offering) on ADX.{{ FIELD }}A private owner in connection with the lease of its hotel in Dubai.{{ FIELD }}Softbank in connection with its lease of offices in ICD Brookfield.{{ FIELD }}Dogus Group, in relation to the lease of various commercial and retail premises in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Distressed Assets and Special Situations\nHayfin Capital Management, a hedge fund, in connection with its financing of Imperial Avenue project in Downtown Dubai under development by Shapoorji Pallonji International Property Developers, the development arm of Shapoorji Pallonji.{{ FIELD }}Hospitality\nPalladium Group, as operator, in connection with the hotel and branded residences project known as The Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residences in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Tasks included the preparation and negotiation of the full range of branded residences and off-plan sales and strata documents.{{ FIELD }}IHHR Hospitality Ananda Private Limited in connection with its appointment as the manager of a luxury wellness resort in Triple Bay, Amaala, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Malek Al Rifai is a real estate partner in the Corporate, Finance and Investments Group based in the Dubai office. Malek has a diverse multidisciplinary practice focused on owners and operators in the real estate industry. He has represented developers, REITs, commercial and investment banks, private equity fund sponsors, family offices and institutional investors in a variety of real estate and corporate transactions and regulatory matters across the GCC.\nMalek’s transactional experience includes direct and indirect real estate acquisitions across all types of property (including hospitality, industrial, educational and healthcare assets), development transactions, hotel acquisition and management transactions, capital market and financing transactions involving real estate, representation of institutional investors and real estate funds in connection with the formation of real estate joint ventures, and turnaround of distressed off-plan projects.\nMalek is recognized in both Chambers Global Guide and Legal 500 EMEA. Clients describe him as a “standout lawyer” who “thinks outside the box” and is “business minded, very responsive and very knowledgeable”.\nMalek received his LLB from Saint Joseph University. He also holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from Bayes Business School (City, University of London).\nMalek is fluent in Arabic, English and French. Malek Al Rifai lawyer Partner \"Malek is particularly active on matters relating to mixed-use development projects...\" Chambers Global 2026 “Malek is an outstanding professional with solid expertise in real estate.” Chambers Global 2026 “He combines a great deal of experience and knowledge with a highly commercial approach.”  Chambers Global 2026 “Malek Al Rifai is incredibly sharp and always a few steps ahead.” Chambers Global 2026 “Malek is an excellent lawyer and very knowledgeable. He has both the expertise and the experience.” Chambers Global 2026 Rising Star Partner (Project Development and Real Estate), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 “I am always dealing with Malek Al Rifai – he is very responsive and very knowledgeable, thinks outside of the box, can co-ordinate the team and always comes up with an answer or solution”  Chambers Global 2023 “Malek Al Rifai is an absolute force in real estate, he is very smart and responsive. He is always aware of the larger commercial picture and focused on solutions to difficult issues. There is never a moment of doubt in Malek’s ability to provide a superior work product” Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Malek Al Rifai is an exceptionally skilled lawyer. He is a sharp negotiator who understands the regional aspects but also the civil law concerns, which is a big help\" Chambers Global 2025 \"Impressive, consistently providing clear and practical advice with a sharp focus on detail\". 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Acquisitions and Dispositions\nNBK Capital Partners Real Estate Fund and Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Private Investments on the sale of the real estate leased to Hartland International School in Dubai to Elevate, a portfolio company backed by Rava Partners in collaboration with Alta Capital. Sweid \u0026amp; Sweid, a leading real estate private equity and development firm, on its acquisition of Aurora Tower, a prominent office building located in the heart of Dubai Media City. Bureau Lamar SPV, an affiliate of Lamar Development, in connection with the purchase from Shamal Estates LLC of a strategic plot of land in Business Bay for development purposes. SICO Capital Company, the manager of Flow MENA Residential Real Estate Fund 1, in connection with the purchase and operation of a portfolio of c. 687 residential units in Saudi Arabia. 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Mit mehr als 24 Jahren Erfahrung vertritt er sowohl Kreditgeber als auch Investoren bei einer Vielzahl komplexer Eigen- und Fremdkapitaltransaktionen \u0026uuml;ber alle Anlageklassen hinweg.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Kaufmann ber\u0026auml;t Private Equity sowie institutionelle Investoren bei der Entwicklung, dem Erwerb, der Ver\u0026auml;u\u0026szlig;erung, der Strukturierung und Finanzierung von Immobilien und anderen Projekten. Er ber\u0026auml;t ebenso Finanzinstitute und andere Kreditgeber bei einer Vielzahl von Kredittransaktionen, darunter Mezzanine-Finanzierungen, Preferred Equity, strukturierte Kredite, notleidende Kredite und Restrukturierungen. 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Broadway.{{ FIELD }}Represent two banks as co-lead arrangers alongside a major U.S. bank in the US$750 million refinancing of One New York Plaza in downtown Manhattan.{{ FIELD }}Represent a lender in connection with the US$250 million financing of 4 New York Plaza in Lower Manhattan.{{ FIELD }}Represent a lender as co-lead arranger of a US$415 million mortgage loan secured by 1411 Broadway in New York City.{{ FIELD }}U.S. RestructuringRepresent a group of lenders in connection with the exercise of remedies under a US$108 million mortgage loan, including conducting a forensic audit, appointment of receiver, foreclosure, litigating a Chapter 11 filing and the workout of the related mezzanine loans for 2,400 multifamily apartment units in the southeastern U.S.{{ FIELD }}Represent a senior lender in connection with the foreclosure and restructuring of a US$220 million mortgage loan secured by 333 Bush Street (the former Heller Ehrman building) in San Francisco.{{ FIELD }}Represent two 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connection with a €167 million mortgage loan to a opportunity fund secured by a commercial real estate portfolio consisting of 10 retail properties in Germany.{{ FIELD }}Represent a bank in connection with a €169 million mortgage loan to a strategic investor secured by seven Class A mixed-use properties in Duesseldorf with a €50 million construction sub-facility.{{ FIELD }}Represent a bank as agent in connection with the extension of a €700 million mortgage loan secured by a residential property portfolio across Germany.{{ FIELD }}Advise a major bank in connection with the implementation of the new German capital investment act (KAGB).{{ FIELD }}Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with a €640 million structured financing of a German hotel portfolio involving multiple tranches of senior and subordinated debt.{{ FIELD }}Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with a €35 million mortgage financing of a logistics property in Germany.{{ FIELD }}Worldwide RestructuringRepresent the agent and lenders in connection with restructuring of €700 million distressed commercial real estate portfolio (Germany) (Numisma portfolio), including a restructuring opinion and a complex Dutch and offshore ownership structure.{{ FIELD }}Represent a U.S. automotive manufacturer in connection with providing financing and other financial support for the restructuring of a German motor block supplier.{{ FIELD }}Represent a German bank holding a €70 million super senior position (English law governed) in connection with the restructuring of a €400 million (€310 million after paydown) financing of a mixed commercial property portfolio consisting of more than 100 commercial properties in Germany.{{ FIELD }}Represent a CMBS special servicer in connection with analysis of restructuring options and subsequent sale of two distressed English law governed loans secured by three commercial properties in Germany.{{ FIELD }}Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with the restructuring and administration (kalte Zwangsverwaltung) €640 million structured financing of a German hotel. portfolio involving multiple tranches of senior and subordinated debt.{{ FIELD }}Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with restructuring of Dutch real estate loan.{{ FIELD }}Represent a German bank in connection with the restructuring and sale of a distressed loan indirectly secured by a portfolio of residential loans in Europe.{{ FIELD }}Corporate FinanceRepresent an international asset manager for energy investments in connection with the issuance of registered bonds under German law to finance the acquisition of oil and gas assets in the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Represent a U.S. bank in connection with a secured revolving credit and swingline facility to a North American telecommunications company, secured by securities in German subsidiaries.{{ FIELD }}Leveraged FinanceRepresent Barings with respect to aggregate facilities of €200 million in connection with a dividend recap and refinancing of existing facilities for a German portfolio company of a European private equity sponsor.{{ FIELD }}Represent a U.S. private credit asset management firm as administrative agent, collateral agent, and lead arranger in connection with the amendment to its existing senior secured credit facilities with an online market place and media platform as borrower and certain of its affiliates, which, among other things, provided additional term loans in the form of a $145 mio. term loan bringing the total commitments under the credit agreement to $388 mio.{{ FIELD }}Represent a U.S. bank as Administrative Agent, and another U.S. bank as Collateral Agent and Documentation Agent, in connection with the arrangement and closing of $195 mio. of senior secured credit facilities to support the carveout acquisition by a privately held asset management firm and a leading European investment group of a phenolic specialty resin business.{{ FIELD }}Represent a UK investment company as administrative agent in a multi-currency, multi-tranche credit facility in an aggregate amount equal to the US Dollar equivalent of $91,5 mio. with a U.S. biotechnology company.{{ FIELD }}As a partner in our Corporate, Finance and Investments practice, Sebastian's practice focuses on commercial real estate and other project-based transactions in the U.S., Europe and globally. Recognized by Chambers, he represents both investors and lenders in a wide range of complex equity and debt transactions across all asset classes.\nSebastian advises clients in all positions of a project’s capital stack: He represents private equity as well as institutional investors in the development, acquisition, disposition, structuring and financing of real estate and other projects. He also represents financial institutions and other debt providers as lenders in a broad range of debt transactions, including mezzanine debt, preferred equity, structured debt, nonperforming loans and restructurings.\nTrained and actively practicing as a German lawyer (Rechtsanwalt), English solicitor and New York attorney, one focus of Sebastian’s practice is advising German regulated investment funds and banks in corporate, tax and regulatory matters concerning their U.S., UK and German investment and lending activities. On the equity side, he advises regulated fund vehicles on compliance with the German Investment Act (KAGB) in relation to real estate investments in the U.S. and abroad. On the debt side, he frequently counsels banks on the eligibility of real estate, aircraft and export financings as cover for German covered bonds (Pfandbriefe).\nSebastian has been recognized by Chambers Europe among Germany's leading lawyers for Real Estate Finance, by Chambers Global as an expert in foreign law, and by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in Real Estate Finance. JUVE recommends him for Real Estate.\nFluent in German and English, Sebastian is a frequent author and speaker in both languages. Sebastian F. C. Kaufmann Partner Recommended lawyer for Real Estate: Finance Chambers Europe/Germany, 2016-2025 Leading Lawyer - Real Estate: Finance Chambers Europe, 2023 Recognized as one of Germany's Best Real Estate Lawyers Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2020-2025 Recommended for Real Estate (Germany) JUVE HANDBOOK, 2016/2017 - 2022/23 Foreign expert in Banking and Finance Chambers Global, 2016-2025 \"Sebastian Kaufmann is our covered bond expert.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"Very distinct practice focus\" Chambers Europe, 2022, Quoting clients \"Excellent knowledge of U.S. standards in real estate financing\" JUVE, 2020/21, Quoting clients Recommended Lawyer for Real Estate (Germany) Legal 500 Deutschland, 2020 \"Specialist for covered bonds\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting clients Leading practitioner in New York Real Estate Finance Chambers USA University of Hamburg, Germany  Columbia University Columbia University School of Law University of Hamburg, Germany  New York England and Wales Frankfurt American Bar Association New York State Bar Association (Business and International Sections) Frankfurt, Germany (Admitted 06/05/2008; Reg. #144624) U.S. Real Estate and Real Estate FinanceRepresent a bank as sole lender in the US$180 million plus financing of a luxury hotel in Hawaii. 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Worldwide RestructuringRepresent the agent and lenders in connection with restructuring of €700 million distressed commercial real estate portfolio (Germany) (Numisma portfolio), including a restructuring opinion and a complex Dutch and offshore ownership structure. Represent a U.S. automotive manufacturer in connection with providing financing and other financial support for the restructuring of a German motor block supplier. Represent a German bank holding a €70 million super senior position (English law governed) in connection with the restructuring of a €400 million (€310 million after paydown) financing of a mixed commercial property portfolio consisting of more than 100 commercial properties in Germany. Represent a CMBS special servicer in connection with analysis of restructuring options and subsequent sale of two distressed English law governed loans secured by three commercial properties in Germany. Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with the restructuring and administration (kalte Zwangsverwaltung) €640 million structured financing of a German hotel. portfolio involving multiple tranches of senior and subordinated debt. Represent a German mortgage bank in connection with restructuring of Dutch real estate loan. Represent a German bank in connection with the restructuring and sale of a distressed loan indirectly secured by a portfolio of residential loans in Europe. Corporate FinanceRepresent an international asset manager for energy investments in connection with the issuance of registered bonds under German law to finance the acquisition of oil and gas assets in the U.S. Represent a U.S. bank in connection with a secured revolving credit and swingline facility to a North American telecommunications company, secured by securities in German subsidiaries. Leveraged FinanceRepresent Barings with respect to aggregate facilities of €200 million in connection with a dividend recap and refinancing of existing facilities for a German portfolio company of a European private equity sponsor. Represent a U.S. private credit asset management firm as administrative agent, collateral agent, and lead arranger in connection with the amendment to its existing senior secured credit facilities with an online market place and media platform as borrower and certain of its affiliates, which, among other things, provided additional term loans in the form of a $145 mio. term loan bringing the total commitments under the credit agreement to $388 mio. 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Ga.).{{ FIELD }}Represented Sound Point Capital in connection with a $250 million first out revolving credit facility related to the emergence of Cineworld Group from bankruptcy.{{ FIELD }}Represented JW Aluminum in its successful appeal in In re United States Pipe \u0026amp; Foundry Co., 32 F.4th 1324 (11th Cir. 2022).{{ FIELD }}Served as Debtors’ counsel to Fibrant, Inc., a chemical manufacturer with extensive environmental liabilities, in its Chapter 11 filing (Bankr. S.D. Ga.).{{ FIELD }}Represented SunTrust Equipment Finance \u0026amp; Leasing in connection with the Chapter 11 case of Dean Foods, America's largest milk producer (Bankr. S.D. Tex.).{{ FIELD }}Represented Monitronics International in connection with the structuring, negotiation and execution of multiple restructuring transactions involving approximately $1.8 billion of indebtedness (Bankr. S.D. Tex.).{{ FIELD }}Represented a surety with a large exposure in Frontier Communications (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.).{{ FIELD }}Represented current and former directors and officers of CBL \u0026amp; Associates Properties Inc. in connection with obtaining broad third-party releases in CBL’s bankruptcy case (Bankr. S.D. Tex.).{{ FIELD }}Represented current and former directors and officers of American Addiction Centers, Inc. (Bankr. D. Del.).{{ FIELD }}Represented former directors and officers of Quorum Health Corporation (Bankr. D. Del.).{{ FIELD }}Served as Debtors' counsel to AstroTurf, LLC in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case and sale of its business (Bankr. N.D. Ga.).{{ FIELD }}Advised Jack Cooper Ventures, Inc., and its affiliates, in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and other matters (Bankr. N.D. Ga.).{{ FIELD }}Served as Debtors’ counsel to Ignite Restaurants Inc., a public company, and its subsidiaries, in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings (Bankr. S.D. Tex.).{{ FIELD }}Represented Coca-Cola in connection with the Perkins \u0026amp; Marie Callender's bankruptcy case (Bankr. D. Del.).{{ FIELD }}Advised the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority during their procurement of renewable and energy storage resources—one of the single largest energy transition programs in the United States.{{ FIELD }}Represented KKR Credit Advisors as prepetition lender and joint-venture purchaser through partial credit bid of substantially all the assets of Borden Dairy through 363 sale in connection with the company’s chapter 11 cases (Bankr. D. Del.).{{ FIELD }}Represented a lender in connection with contested UCC foreclosure and subsequent refinancing of indebtedness owed by leading home medical equipment company.{{ FIELD }}Represented Deutsche Bank in connection with its role as collateral agent for certain priority guaranty notes in In re iHeartMedia (Bankr. S.D. Tex.).{{ FIELD }}Represented former directors and officers of Implant Sciences Corporation (Bankr. D. Del.).{{ FIELD }}Represented Carter's, Inc., the largest non-toy supplier in In re Toys R’ Us (Bankr. E.D. Va.).{{ FIELD }}Advised private equity firms with respect to acquisition of distressed companies, and workouts of their portfolio companies.{{ FIELD }}Represented landlords and tenants in bankruptcy matters.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large foreign finance house in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings.{{ FIELD }}Sarah is a trusted advisor to corporate debtors, institutional banks, private credit funds, and other key stakeholders navigating complex special situations and restructurings. Her practice encompasses high-profile chapter 11 proceedings, sophisticated out-of-court transactions including liability management exercises, and distressed M\u0026amp;A. Sarah also has extensive bankruptcy litigation experience, representing litigants in contested matters, adversary proceedings, federal court appeals, and other complex  insolvency disputes. Her work spans the energy, health care, technology, manufacturing, retail, real estate, restaurant, and hospitality sectors.  \nBefore joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Sarah served as a law clerk to Judge James E. Graves, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Chief Judge Paul G. Hyman, Jr. of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.\nSarah's accomplishments have earned widespread recognition. Chambers USA named her an Up \u0026amp; Coming lawyer in Bankruptcy/Restructuring, with interviewees describing her as \"very bright, extremely hard-working and well-rounded.\" She has been consecutively recognized among the 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy \u0026amp; Restructuring Lawyers and was selected for the American Bankruptcy Institute's prestigious \"40 Under 40\" list of emerging insolvency leaders in 2022. Yahoo! Finance honored her as one of its HERoes — 100 Future Leaders from 2020 through 2022, while Private Debt Investor named her a Rising Star in 2022, and Georgia Trend Magazine included her in its \"40 Under 40\" class of 2020.\nSarah is deeply committed to advancing the profession and supporting the next generation of leaders. She serves as a Board Member of Girls Just Wanna Have Funds and has held leadership roles with the International Women's Insolvency \u0026amp; Restructuring Confederation, including as director at large for the Georgia network. She is also an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Turnaround Management Association. A frequent speaker and prolific author, Sarah's insights have appeared in numerous industry journals, law reviews, and other leading publications. Sarah Primrose lawyer Partner 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy \u0026amp; Restructuring Lawyers Lawdragon, 2022-2025 \"40 Under 40\" Emerging Leaders in Insolvency American Bankruptcy Institute, 2022 On the Rise Florida Legal Awards (2024), Daily Business Review (Southeast, 2023) Rising Star Private Debt Investor, 2022 Top 500 Attorney Under 40 Lawdragon 500X , 2023, 2024 HERoes - Top 100 Future Leaders Yahoo! Finance \u0026amp; INvolve, 2020-2022 Georgia 40 Under 40 Georgia Trend Magazine, 2020 NextGen Participant National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, 2019 Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law Michigan State University Michigan State University College of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Florida Georgia Atlanta Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section Girls Just Wanna Have Funds, Board Member International Women's Insolvency \u0026amp; Restructuring Confederation,  Previous Georgia Board Member and Director at Large American Bankruptcy Institute, Prior National Ethics and Professional Compensation Committee Co-Chair Turnaround Management Association Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida Junior League of Atlanta W. Homer Drake, Jr. Georgia Bankruptcy American Inn of Court Credit Abuse Resistance Education Program, Previous Atlanta Co-Chair Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, Advisory Board Member Law Clerk, Judge James E. Graves, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Law Clerk, Chief Judge Paul G. Hyman, Jr., U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida Represented Sound Point Capital in connection with a multitude of financings including Allen Media and Buzzfeed. Served as Debtors' counsel to Red Lobster Management LLC and its affiliates in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings (Bankr. M.D. Fla.). Serving as Debtors' counsel to OTB Holding LLC (On the Border), and its affiliates in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings (Bankr. N.D. Ga.). Represented Sound Point Capital in connection with a $250 million first out revolving credit facility related to the emergence of Cineworld Group from bankruptcy. Represented JW Aluminum in its successful appeal in In re United States Pipe \u0026amp; Foundry Co., 32 F.4th 1324 (11th Cir. 2022). Served as Debtors’ counsel to Fibrant, Inc., a chemical manufacturer with extensive environmental liabilities, in its Chapter 11 filing (Bankr. S.D. Ga.). Represented SunTrust Equipment Finance \u0026amp; Leasing in connection with the Chapter 11 case of Dean Foods, America's largest milk producer (Bankr. S.D. Tex.). Represented Monitronics International in connection with the structuring, negotiation and execution of multiple restructuring transactions involving approximately $1.8 billion of indebtedness (Bankr. S.D. Tex.). Represented a surety with a large exposure in Frontier Communications (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.). Represented current and former directors and officers of CBL \u0026amp; Associates Properties Inc. in connection with obtaining broad third-party releases in CBL’s bankruptcy case (Bankr. S.D. Tex.). 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Phase I financing included $160 million of debt (tax-exempt bonds and a taxable loan) and equity investment of a major affordable housing investor based on LIHTCs anticipated to be generated with respect to Phase I\u0026rsquo;s 118 low-income units.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented development corporation in closing a $210 million bond financing for the construction of a 40+-story building to contain more than 300 residential units, 60+ of which will be reserved for low- and moderate-income households, as well as nearly 30,000 rentable square feet of retail space. 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Phase I will be comprised of 188 all-senior, all-affordable units, including a substantial set aside for formerly homeless individuals, with total development costs in excess of $112 million. The complex financing included tax-exempt bonds, four state and city loans, and LIHTC equity from a major investor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented developer in the financing of a groundbreaking, multi-phase mixed-income project near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Phase I will be comprised of 561 residential units, with the entire project anticipated to contain over 1,100 residential units, as well as substantial retail space. Phase I financing included $160 million of debt (tax-exempt bonds and a taxable loan) and equity investment of a major affordable housing investor based on LIHTCs anticipated to be generated with respect to Phase I\u0026rsquo;s 118 low-income units.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented development corporation in closing a $210 million bond financing for the construction of a 40+-story building to contain more than 300 residential units, 60+ of which will be reserved for low- and moderate-income households, as well as nearly 30,000 rentable square feet of retail space. The project has anticipated total development costs of approximately $300 million and was established with a multi-unit condominium structure to facilitate the project obtaining expected LIHTCs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented developer of distinctive real estate properties as financing and development counsel in closing a $175 million bond and construction loan on a project with total development costs of approximately $300 million and a major joint venture equity financing for the development of a 50+-story, 580+-unit residential building in Brooklyn. Additionally represented the owner in securing joint venture partners at various levels of the ownership structure, including major foreign investors contributing substantial equity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssisted developer of distinctive real estate properties with refinancing a construction loan used to develop a complex in Manhattan. Comprised of three separate condominium regimes, the project contains more than 1,200 residential units (240+ reserved for low-income individuals and families), plus ancillary parking facilities and a large retail eatery. Coordinated the tender of more than $500 million in New York State Housing Finance Agency tax-exempt and taxable bonds and direct purchase of such bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented residential and commercial real estate acquisition, development and property management firm in closing a $380 million bond and construction loan financing for the development of several structures in Manhattan. The development will contain more than 1,000 residential apartments\u0026mdash;200+ reserved for tenants whose household incomes are at or below 60 percent of the New York City Area Median Income, more than 35,000 square feet of commercial space and parking for hundreds of vehicles. 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The project, one of the largest apartment projects in Queens, is expected to contain more than 950 residential apartment units in two towers (20% set aside for affordable housing and additional units set aside for workforce housing), more than 15,000 square feet of commercial space and parking for more than 65 vehicles. The transaction is structured to facilitate the generation and potential syndication of tax credits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented developer in obtaining $539 million in construction financing from the New York State Housing Finance Agency for a residential tower project that will offer more than 900 apartments at market rates and more than 230 units of affordable housing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent national residential real estate developer in closing a $95 million bond financing transaction. The client plans to build a mixed-use building containing more than 320 residential apartments and ancillary commercial space and parking, reserving 20 percent of the apartments for low- and moderate-income households in a popular area of Washington, DC. 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Phase I will be comprised of 188 all-senior, all-affordable units, including a substantial set aside for formerly homeless individuals, with total development costs in excess of $112 million. The complex financing included tax-exempt bonds, four state and city loans, and LIHTC equity from a major investor.{{ FIELD }}Represented developer in the financing of a groundbreaking, multi-phase mixed-income project near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Phase I will be comprised of 561 residential units, with the entire project anticipated to contain over 1,100 residential units, as well as substantial retail space. Phase I financing included $160 million of debt (tax-exempt bonds and a taxable loan) and equity investment of a major affordable housing investor based on LIHTCs anticipated to be generated with respect to Phase I’s 118 low-income units.{{ FIELD }}Represented development corporation in closing a $210 million bond financing for the construction of a 40+-story building to contain more than 300 residential units, 60+ of which will be reserved for low- and moderate-income households, as well as nearly 30,000 rentable square feet of retail space. The project has anticipated total development costs of approximately $300 million and was established with a multi-unit condominium structure to facilitate the project obtaining expected LIHTCs.{{ FIELD }}Represented developer of distinctive real estate properties as financing and development counsel in closing a $175 million bond and construction loan on a project with total development costs of approximately $300 million and a major joint venture equity financing for the development of a 50+-story, 580+-unit residential building in Brooklyn. Additionally represented the owner in securing joint venture partners at various levels of the ownership structure, including major foreign investors contributing substantial equity.{{ FIELD }}Assisted developer of distinctive real estate properties with refinancing a construction loan used to develop a complex in Manhattan. Comprised of three separate condominium regimes, the project contains more than 1,200 residential units (240+ reserved for low-income individuals and families), plus ancillary parking facilities and a large retail eatery. Coordinated the tender of more than $500 million in New York State Housing Finance Agency tax-exempt and taxable bonds and direct purchase of such bonds.{{ FIELD }}Represented residential and commercial real estate acquisition, development and property management firm in closing a $380 million bond and construction loan financing for the development of several structures in Manhattan. The development will contain more than 1,000 residential apartments—200+ reserved for tenants whose household incomes are at or below 60 percent of the New York City Area Median Income, more than 35,000 square feet of commercial space and parking for hundreds of vehicles. The transaction is also structured to facilitate the potential syndication of tax credits. The closing required the negotiation and execution of a sublease of the affordable apartments to preserve various tax benefits.{{ FIELD }}Represented multifaceted real estate company serving the greater New York area in closing a financing transaction for the acquisition and rehabilitation of several multifamily rental properties containing 100% affordable housing in the Bronx. We negotiated a construction loan from the New York City Housing Development Corporation, permanent financing and the issuance of a letter of credit from a multinational banking and financial services holding company. Our team additionally coordinated obtaining the necessary approvals and contract extensions from HUD and the properties' current limited partners, worked with the project's nonprofit purchasing entity and negotiated amended operating documents with the client's low-income housing tax credit investor partner.{{ FIELD }}Represented real estate agent and manager in the development of a nearly 40-story tower in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The riverside luxury high-rise will contain more than 40,000 square feet of retail space and approximately 600 total residential apartments and condominium units.{{ FIELD }}Represented New York City luxury real estate developer in financing and developing a multifamily project in Long Island City. The project, one of the largest apartment projects in Queens, is expected to contain more than 950 residential apartment units in two towers (20% set aside for affordable housing and additional units set aside for workforce housing), more than 15,000 square feet of commercial space and parking for more than 65 vehicles. The transaction is structured to facilitate the generation and potential syndication of tax credits.{{ FIELD }}Represented developer in obtaining $539 million in construction financing from the New York State Housing Finance Agency for a residential tower project that will offer more than 900 apartments at market rates and more than 230 units of affordable housing.{{ FIELD }}Represent national residential real estate developer in closing a $95 million bond financing transaction. The client plans to build a mixed-use building containing more than 320 residential apartments and ancillary commercial space and parking, reserving 20 percent of the apartments for low- and moderate-income households in a popular area of Washington, DC. Total development costs are estimated at $140 million.{{ FIELD }}Julia Schmidt specializes in owner-side real estate transactions, with substantial experience in borrower-side real estate finance. She represents property owners and developers involved in the acquisition, development, and financing of a broad range of real estate projects, including multifamily buildings, large-scale single-family developments, mixed-income and fully affordable housing, office spaces, medical office facilities, industrial properties, data centers, and other commercial assets.  Additionally, Julia advises clients on all aspects of the capital stack: taxable and tax-exempt bond financings, senior, mezzanine and subordinate debt, equity investments, and (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) LIHTC syndications. \nJulia represents property owners and developers on the full lifecycle of real estate transactions, from acquisitions and leasing to construction and development to disposition, along with debt and equity financing for each stage.  Additionally, Julia frequently manages workouts, foreclosures and restructurings and public-private partnerships, overseeing complex, high-profile multiparty transactions from inception to closing.  Clients count on her to find practical paths through varied markets and deliver business-focused solutions that advance their objectives and get deals done.  Her extensive network -- including banks, private credit and equity providers, property owners, governmental agencies, agency lenders, and tax credit investors -- enables her to bring the right parties together and deliver effective counsel in sophisticated situations.Julia has represented numerous owners of mixed-use properties, structuring and closing intricate debt and equity financing arrangements alongside housing finance agencies and public authorities to facilitate the creation of thousands of new affordable housing units.  Among her notable achievements are closing one of the nation’s largest HUD affordable housing transactions, securing financing for the development of one of New York City’s most significant residential buildings, valued at over $1 billion, obtaining financing for billions of dollars of data center campus development throughout the eastern U.S. and coordinating financing for the acquisition a $1.6 billion multifamily portfolio.Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, Julia helps her clients navigate the intersection of private development and public policy as well as the overall dynamics that shape complex real estate transactions.  She is equally effective advising entrepreneurial developers on single-asset transactions and institutional clients on portfolio-level strategies, and she brings a collaborative, deal-oriented approach that has earned the trust of repeat clients across market cycles. Partner Named a Law360 Real Estate Editorial Board Member Law360, 2025 - 2026 Named one of Washington, D.C.'s \"Best Lawyers in America\" Real Estate Law, 2026 Fellow, American College of Mortgage Attorneys  American College of Mortgage Attorneys Williams College  Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center District of Columbia Massachusetts New York Virginia American Bar Association Commercial Real Estate Executive Women (CREW) Network National Housing \u0026amp; Rehabilitation Association (NH\u0026amp;RA) American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) Represented Douglaston Development, through a joint venture with Kinwood Partners, in connection with its selection by the New York City Economic Development Corporation to redevelop Gansevoort Square in Manhattan into a major mixed-income residential, cultural, and community-focused development (transaction value not publicly disclosed). Represented a confidential client in the formation of a joint venture with a syndicate of Korean institutional investors for the development and operation of large-scale data center facilities in Virginia, with total transaction value exceeding $260 million. Represented a confidential institutional real estate investor in connection with a $299 million construction loan to finance the development of a 744,000-square-foot, two-building data center campus in Loudoun County, Virginia. Represented Douglaston Development in a multifaceted New York City real estate transaction involving the acquisition of development sites and a tiered capital stack, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately $392.5 million, for the development of mixed-use and luxury residential projects. Represented a confidential real estate sponsor in a $450 million refinancing with Ares Management of a nearly complete 834-unit, mixed-income, waterfront multifamily development in Brooklyn, New York. Represented a confidential data center owner and developer in connection with a $525 million construction loan for the expansion and improvement of data center campuses in North Carolina and Illinois. Represented a confidential, publicly traded client in multiple construction financings totaling over $700 million for the development of a multi-building data center campus in Manassas, Virginia, including the VA-6 and VA-7 facilities. Represented Cortland Partners in its $1.6 billion acquisition of a 19-asset multifamily portfolio from Elme Communities (NYSE: ELME), including advising on acquisition structuring, co-investment capital, and acquisition and agency loan financing. Represented developer of affordable, mixed-income and market rate projects in the ground leasing of multiple parcels in the Bronx, on which the developer will construct hundreds of affordable and moderate-income residential units, as well as a FRESH grocery store. Phase I will be comprised of 188 all-senior, all-affordable units, including a substantial set aside for formerly homeless individuals, with total development costs in excess of $112 million. The complex financing included tax-exempt bonds, four state and city loans, and LIHTC equity from a major investor. Represented developer in the financing of a groundbreaking, multi-phase mixed-income project near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Phase I will be comprised of 561 residential units, with the entire project anticipated to contain over 1,100 residential units, as well as substantial retail space. Phase I financing included $160 million of debt (tax-exempt bonds and a taxable loan) and equity investment of a major affordable housing investor based on LIHTCs anticipated to be generated with respect to Phase I’s 118 low-income units. Represented development corporation in closing a $210 million bond financing for the construction of a 40+-story building to contain more than 300 residential units, 60+ of which will be reserved for low- and moderate-income households, as well as nearly 30,000 rentable square feet of retail space. The project has anticipated total development costs of approximately $300 million and was established with a multi-unit condominium structure to facilitate the project obtaining expected LIHTCs. Represented developer of distinctive real estate properties as financing and development counsel in closing a $175 million bond and construction loan on a project with total development costs of approximately $300 million and a major joint venture equity financing for the development of a 50+-story, 580+-unit residential building in Brooklyn. Additionally represented the owner in securing joint venture partners at various levels of the ownership structure, including major foreign investors contributing substantial equity. Assisted developer of distinctive real estate properties with refinancing a construction loan used to develop a complex in Manhattan. Comprised of three separate condominium regimes, the project contains more than 1,200 residential units (240+ reserved for low-income individuals and families), plus ancillary parking facilities and a large retail eatery. Coordinated the tender of more than $500 million in New York State Housing Finance Agency tax-exempt and taxable bonds and direct purchase of such bonds. Represented residential and commercial real estate acquisition, development and property management firm in closing a $380 million bond and construction loan financing for the development of several structures in Manhattan. The development will contain more than 1,000 residential apartments—200+ reserved for tenants whose household incomes are at or below 60 percent of the New York City Area Median Income, more than 35,000 square feet of commercial space and parking for hundreds of vehicles. The transaction is also structured to facilitate the potential syndication of tax credits. The closing required the negotiation and execution of a sublease of the affordable apartments to preserve various tax benefits. Represented multifaceted real estate company serving the greater New York area in closing a financing transaction for the acquisition and rehabilitation of several multifamily rental properties containing 100% affordable housing in the Bronx. We negotiated a construction loan from the New York City Housing Development Corporation, permanent financing and the issuance of a letter of credit from a multinational banking and financial services holding company. Our team additionally coordinated obtaining the necessary approvals and contract extensions from HUD and the properties' current limited partners, worked with the project's nonprofit purchasing entity and negotiated amended operating documents with the client's low-income housing tax credit investor partner. Represented real estate agent and manager in the development of a nearly 40-story tower in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The riverside luxury high-rise will contain more than 40,000 square feet of retail space and approximately 600 total residential apartments and condominium units. Represented New York City luxury real estate developer in financing and developing a multifamily project in Long Island City. The project, one of the largest apartment projects in Queens, is expected to contain more than 950 residential apartment units in two towers (20% set aside for affordable housing and additional units set aside for workforce housing), more than 15,000 square feet of commercial space and parking for more than 65 vehicles. The transaction is structured to facilitate the generation and potential syndication of tax credits. Represented developer in obtaining $539 million in construction financing from the New York State Housing Finance Agency for a residential tower project that will offer more than 900 apartments at market rates and more than 230 units of affordable housing. Represent national residential real estate developer in closing a $95 million bond financing transaction. The client plans to build a mixed-use building containing more than 320 residential apartments and ancillary commercial space and parking, reserving 20 percent of the apartments for low- and moderate-income households in a popular area of Washington, DC. Total development costs are estimated at $140 million.","searchable_name":"Julia E. Schmidt","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":443895,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6374,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eMarisa A. Sotomayor is a partner in the Finance and Restructuring group based in the Firm's New York office. Marisa is widely recognized for her work in debt financings and other complex corporate finance matters.\u0026nbsp; Marisa's\u0026nbsp;clients say \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003eshe\u0026rsquo;s super smart and easy to work with \u0026ndash; she\u0026rsquo;s great\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rdquo;; \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003eMarisa is fantastic \u0026ndash; she is technically excellent and also very client focused\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rdquo; (Chambers USA, 2023); and \"\u003cem\u003eher tenacity and can-do attitude are not only valued but a comfort to us as a client\u003c/em\u003e\" (Chambers USA, 2025). \u0026nbsp;She regularly represents investment and commercial banks, alternative lenders and private credit providers, and private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers in a wide range of complex large-cap and middle-market transactions. Marisa also has significant experience in restructurings, intercreditor matters, and syndicated project financings. 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The financing consisted of a $90 million senior secured credit facility.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ebulge bracket investment bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;with respect to a $1.050 billion term loan facility for Xperi Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: XPER) in connection with the merger of Xperi Corporation and TiVo Corporation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the cross-border refinancing and reorganization of the capital structure of Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT). The refinancing included a new second lien facility consisting of a term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $190 million plus common stock warrants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eleading private credit provider\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as arranger and sole lender in connection with $100 million privately placed incremental financings with respect to add-on acquisition under an existing $300 million syndicated facility.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresentation of leading\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eprivate credit provider and leading commercial bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as lead arrangers for $370 million credit facilities to support the acquisition of The Atlas Group, a maker of complex assemblies for commercial, military, and business aircraft, by AE Industrial Partners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ebulge bracket investment bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;with respect to a $150 million debtor-in-possession asset-based revolving credit facility and $100 million debtor-in-possession term loan credit facility, in each case, in connection with the voluntary petition for relief filed under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code by Mattress Firm, Inc. and certain of its affiliates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eleading international banks\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in connection with $5.145 billion in term loan and asset-based revolving credit facilities for Bass Pro Group, LLC\u0026rsquo;s acquisition of Cabela\u0026rsquo;s Incorporated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ebulge bracket investment bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;with respect to various investments in preferred equity.\u003c/p\u003e"],"taggings":{"tags":[],"meta_tags":[{"id":3660}]},"expertise":[{"id":75,"guid":"75.capabilities","index":0,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":29,"guid":"29.capabilities","index":1,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":107,"guid":"107.capabilities","index":2,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":73,"guid":"73.capabilities","index":3,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":26,"guid":"26.capabilities","index":4,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":10,"guid":"10.capabilities","index":5,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":82,"guid":"82.capabilities","index":6,"source":"capabilities"}],"is_active":true,"last_name":"Sotomayor","nick_name":"Marisa","clerkships":[],"first_name":"Marisa","title_rank":9999,"updated_by":202,"law_schools":[{"id":722,"meta":{"degree":"J.D.","honors":"","is_law_school":"1","graduation_date":"2007-01-01 00:00:00"},"order":1,"pin_order":null,"pin_expiration":null}],"middle_name":"A.","name_suffix":"","recognitions":[{"title":"Recognized as a leading Banking and Finance lawyer in New York","detail":"Chambers USA, 2022 and 2023"},{"title":"Named Emerging Leader in Finance","detail":"M\u0026A Advisor, 2021"},{"title":"Named Rising Star","detail":"New York Law Journal, 2020"},{"title":"Named Rising Star in Banking","detail":"Law360, 2019"},{"title":"Named Rising Star","detail":"Women's Bond Club, 2018"}],"linked_in_url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisasotomayor","seodescription":"Marisa A. Sotomayor is lawyer of our Finance \u0026 Restructuring Practice Group. Read more about her.","primary_title_id":15,"translated_fields":{"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eMarisa A. Sotomayor is a partner in the Finance and Restructuring group based in the Firm's New York office. Marisa is widely recognized for her work in debt financings and other complex corporate finance matters.\u0026nbsp; Marisa's\u0026nbsp;clients say \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003eshe\u0026rsquo;s super smart and easy to work with \u0026ndash; she\u0026rsquo;s great\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rdquo;; \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003eMarisa is fantastic \u0026ndash; she is technically excellent and also very client focused\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rdquo; (Chambers USA, 2023); and \"\u003cem\u003eher tenacity and can-do attitude are not only valued but a comfort to us as a client\u003c/em\u003e\" (Chambers USA, 2025). \u0026nbsp;She regularly represents investment and commercial banks, alternative lenders and private credit providers, and private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers in a wide range of complex large-cap and middle-market transactions. Marisa also has significant experience in restructurings, intercreditor matters, and syndicated project financings. 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The financing consisted of a $90 million senior secured credit facility.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ebulge bracket investment bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;with respect to a $1.050 billion term loan facility for Xperi Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: XPER) in connection with the merger of Xperi Corporation and TiVo Corporation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the cross-border refinancing and reorganization of the capital structure of Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT). 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Rice.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}Represented a leading commercial bank, as a lender, in connection with a $1.31 billion senior secured credit facility for SharkNinja Appliances.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}Represent JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}Represented Churchill Asset Management, as administrative and collateral agent, together with other leading private credit providers, as lead arrangers, in connection with a $385 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of Kenco Logistics by Pritzker Private Capital.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}Represented leading commercial bank as sole lead arranger and bookrunner with respect to the financing of a public company’s redemption of its preferred stock. The financing consisted of a $90 million senior secured credit facility.{{ FIELD }}Represented bulge bracket investment bank with respect to a $1.050 billion term loan facility for Xperi Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: XPER) in connection with the merger of Xperi Corporation and TiVo Corporation.{{ FIELD }}Represented EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) in the cross-border refinancing and reorganization of the capital structure of Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT). The refinancing included a new second lien facility consisting of a term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $190 million plus common stock warrants.{{ FIELD }}Represented leading private credit provider as arranger and sole lender in connection with $100 million privately placed incremental financings with respect to add-on acquisition under an existing $300 million syndicated facility.{{ FIELD }}Representation of leading private credit provider and leading commercial bank as lead arrangers for $370 million credit facilities to support the acquisition of The Atlas Group, a maker of complex assemblies for commercial, military, and business aircraft, by AE Industrial Partners.{{ FIELD }}Represented bulge bracket investment bank with respect to a $150 million debtor-in-possession asset-based revolving credit facility and $100 million debtor-in-possession term loan credit facility, in each case, in connection with the voluntary petition for relief filed under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code by Mattress Firm, Inc. and certain of its affiliates.{{ FIELD }}Represented leading international banks in connection with $5.145 billion in term loan and asset-based revolving credit facilities for Bass Pro Group, LLC’s acquisition of Cabela’s Incorporated.{{ FIELD }}Represented bulge bracket investment bank with respect to various investments in preferred equity.{{ FIELD }}Marisa A. Sotomayor is a partner in the Finance and Restructuring group based in the Firm's New York office. Marisa is widely recognized for her work in debt financings and other complex corporate finance matters.  Marisa's clients say “she’s super smart and easy to work with – she’s great”; “Marisa is fantastic – she is technically excellent and also very client focused” (Chambers USA, 2023); and \"her tenacity and can-do attitude are not only valued but a comfort to us as a client\" (Chambers USA, 2025).  She regularly represents investment and commercial banks, alternative lenders and private credit providers, and private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers in a wide range of complex large-cap and middle-market transactions. Marisa also has significant experience in restructurings, intercreditor matters, and syndicated project financings. Legal500 has named Marisa a \"Leading Partner\" for Direct Lending and Private Credit, and she was named a 2026 Leading Dealmaker in America by Lawdragon.  Marisa is a Fellow of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers. \nMarisa deftly handles sponsored and non-sponsored / public deals, including leveraged cash flow and asset-based credits, acquisition financings, syndicated transactions, club and bilateral deals, unitranche loans, cross-border loans, recurring revenue loans, first / second lien and multitranche loans, refinancings, and dividend recapitalizations.  Active in the Firm and the advancement of the legal profession generally, Marisa co-chairs the Secured Transactions subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section and is a member of the editorial board of Business Law Today.  Marisa Sotomayor lawyer Partner Recognized as a leading Banking and Finance lawyer in New York Chambers USA, 2022 and 2023 Named Emerging Leader in Finance M\u0026amp;A Advisor, 2021 Named Rising Star New York Law Journal, 2020 Named Rising Star in Banking Law360, 2019 Named Rising Star Women's Bond Club, 2018 SUNY at Albany  Fordham University Fordham University School of Law SUNY at Albany  New York American Bar Association American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers 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 \u0026amp; 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 Chase Bank, N.A., 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 Churchill Asset Management, as administrative and collateral agent, together with other leading private credit providers, as lead arrangers, in connection with a $385 million senior secured credit facility to support the acquisition of Kenco Logistics by Pritzker Private Capital. 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. Represented leading commercial bank as sole lead arranger and bookrunner with respect to the financing of a public company’s redemption of its preferred stock. The financing consisted of a $90 million senior secured credit facility. Represented bulge bracket investment bank with respect to a $1.050 billion term loan facility for Xperi Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: XPER) in connection with the merger of Xperi Corporation and TiVo Corporation. Represented EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) in the cross-border refinancing and reorganization of the capital structure of Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT). The refinancing included a new second lien facility consisting of a term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $190 million plus common stock warrants. Represented leading private credit provider as arranger and sole lender in connection with $100 million privately placed incremental financings with respect to add-on acquisition under an existing $300 million syndicated facility. Representation of leading private credit provider and leading commercial bank as lead arrangers for $370 million credit facilities to support the acquisition of The Atlas Group, a maker of complex assemblies for commercial, military, and business aircraft, by AE Industrial Partners. Represented bulge bracket investment bank with respect to a $150 million debtor-in-possession asset-based revolving credit facility and $100 million debtor-in-possession term loan credit facility, in each case, in connection with the voluntary petition for relief filed under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code by Mattress Firm, Inc. and certain of its affiliates. Represented leading international banks in connection with $5.145 billion in term loan and asset-based revolving credit facilities for Bass Pro Group, LLC’s acquisition of Cabela’s Incorporated. Represented bulge bracket investment bank with respect to various investments in preferred equity.","searchable_name":"Marisa A. Sotomayor","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}]}}