Kramer Levin formalized a private credit practice, bringing together its existing practices and lawyers who focus on working with nonbank borrowers and lenders, including credit fund sponsors, hedge and private equity funds, investors and loan originators of all varieties.
“This client-focused collaboration brings together long-standing strengths of the firm to ensure that we can be integrally involved in supporting our clients to maximize their opportunities in this complex and evolving market,” Howard T. Spilko, co-managing partner of Kramer Levin, said.
“Our approach blends the agility of boutique firms with the depth of experience found in larger institutions, ensuring our clients receive tailored guidance that meets their unique needs and leverages our collective knowledge,” Paul H. Schoeman, co-managing partner of Kramer Levin, said.
Kramer Levin’s private credit practice includes Kenneth Chin (banking and finance), Xander Woolverton (bankruptcy), Fabien Carruzzo (derivatives and structured products), Daniel Eggermann and Rachael Ringer (distressed investing), Richard Farley (leveraged finance), Ariel Lavinbuk (litigation), Yasho Lahiri (private funds), David Berg (securitization and structured finance), Scott Welkis (special situations) and Pamela Capps (tax). The practice will be co-led by Berg, chair of private credit, and Lahiri, chair of private funds.
