Ryan LaFevers
Ryan LaFevers advises lenders and borrowers on a full range of leveraged finance transactions. Ryan helps direct lenders and other private credit providers, as well as banks, public companies, and private equity-owned borrowers execute middle-market and large-cap finance transactions, including: Acquisition financings Revolving credit facilities Term loans Unitranche loans (including agreement among lender (AAL) arrangements) First and second lien financings Split lien deals, including asset-backed lending (ABL) facilities Non-US guarantor and collateral transactions Secured bond transactions Shari’ah-compliant financings Restructuring transactions and distressed situations (including forbearance agreements and last-in-first-out (LIFO) and first-in-last-out (FILO) arrangements) He draws on strong working relationships with clients, a calm approach to negotiation, and an extensive personal library of precedent to handle both traditional and bespoke transactions (including complex cross-border transactions). Ryan also maintains an active pro bono practice, regularly handling asylum cases and supporting non-profits on organizational matters. · Latham & Watkins
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Ryan LaFevers advises lenders and borrowers on a full range of leveraged finance transactions, including middle-market and large-cap deals with direct lenders, banks, and private equity-owned borrowers. He also maintains an active pro bono practice handling asylum cases and supporting non-profits.