We maximize client outcomes on market-leading finance transactions through dedicated, partner-led teams with deep market experience, sharp commercial instincts, and a proven track record of executing the most complex deals with speed and efficiency.

Debt Finance overview

Since our founding in 1901, finance has been at the core of White & Case.

One of few law firms with a well-rounded finance practice, we have dedicated Bank Lending, Private Credit & Direct Lending, Borrower Finance, Fund Finance and Strategic Capital Solutions and Special Situations teams, who advise a wide range of banks, credit funds, alternative capital providers, sponsors and corporations on:

Leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, refinancings and recapitalizations
Asset-based loans, real estate, structured trade, commodity and investment-grade financings and other financing transactions
Special situations and distressed lending
Workouts, restructurings, debtor-in-possession financings and exit financings

Clients choose us for our ability to complete highly complex, cross- border transactions. With established teams in all of the world’s major financial markets, including New York, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore, we offer clients international reach, depth of local resources, seamless integration across offices and a powerful combination of US, English and local law advice.

In addition, strong regional finance practice groups guide clients through transactions in Latin America, Scandinavia, CEE, the Middle East and Asia. Our integrated global Capital Markets practice enables us to assist with all bank/bond/equity financings, and our long-standing emerging markets experience across a broad range of finance products, supports businesses in Mining and Metals, Oil & Gas, Power, Infrastructure and other sectors.

From the world’s largest deals to innovative middle-market transactions, we provide value-oriented and commercial solutions whatever your strategy or industry focus.