International law firm Proskauer added Christopher O. Bell as a partner in the firm’s Finance Group in the New York office.

“With his breadth of experience across the finance sector, particularly in the area of private equity finance, Chris is a fantastic addition to our team,” said Ron Franklin, co-head of Proskauer’s Finance Group.

Bell’s client base includes leading private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies and other borrowers. In addition, he represents key financial institutions in arranging and underwriting syndicated loans. His practice focuses on leveraged finance transactions, with an emphasis on debt commitments and credit facilities for leveraged acquisitions. He also advises borrowers on the ongoing compliance with their financing documentation and has worked on recapitalizations, refinancings and related transactions.

Justin Breen, head of Proskauer’s Leveraged Finance practice, added, “Chris has strong relationships in the finance community and significant experience representing key players in the market. Adding him to our team will enable us to continue to meet the growing needs of our clients and to service our increasing deal flow.”