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$425 Million Credit Facilities

Represented a private bank, as letter of credit issuer and administrative agent, in a $100 million letter of credit facility; and as lender in a $325 million revolving credit facility, each to a trust, the proceeds of which are for working capital purposes. The facilities are cross-collateralized and secured by a combination of public company stock, diversified liquid assets and cash.

Financial Institution – Insurance Company

Representation of a major financial institution as the sole lender in a $40 million unsecured term loan facility to an insurance company. The term loan’s proceeds were used to finance the purchase of the business insurance unit of another insurance company and the capital stock of several entities of such other insurance company.

Israel Discount Bank – New York Giants Financing

Representation of Israel Discount Bank as administrative agent and as a lender in amending an existing secured revolving credit facility to New York Football Giants, Inc. to increase the facility's size to $45 million. The loan's proceeds will be used for working capital purposes.

Legends Hospitality – Joint Venture Formation

Represented Legends Hospitality LLC - a joint venture among the Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and two private equity firms—in setting up business operations (which include running concession services at stadiums, arenas and other large venues), obtaining necessary permits and authorizations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida, and protecting the company's intellectual property rights.

Plainfield Asset Management – Credit Facility

Representation of Plainfield Asset Management in amending an existing credit facility for Wyoming Entertainment, LLC. The deal required us to add a significant delayed draw term loan facility, extend the payment-in-kind feature and add a subsidiary as a guarantor.

Lehman Brothers – 2nd Lien Receivables Financing

Representation of Lehman Commercial Paper in closing a multi-million dollar, second-lien receivables funding for a special purpose vehicle subsidiary of a leading U.S. educational publishing group. In addition to documenting the loan facility, we negotiated an intercreditor agreement with the first lien lender of an existing $350 million receivables funding agreement.

Secured Term Loan Credit Facility

Represented a U.S. commercial bank, as administrative agent and lender, in a $25 million syndicated, secured term loan credit facility to a soft drink bottling and distributing company. The proceeds of the term loan were used to build out existing production facilities and working capital purposes.

Private Bank – Not-For-Profit

Representation of a major private bank in a $30 million unsecured revolving credit facility to a not-for-profit company that is dedicated to providing services to public schools.

Commercial Lender – Airport Concessionaire Financing

Representation of a commercial lender in a $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility (with a sub-limit for letters of credit) to an operator of food concessions (restaurants, bars and food courts) at airports including JFK, LaGuardia, Boston and O'Hare. The borrower used the proceeds of the facility to refinance existing debt and for working capital purposes.

Commercial Bank – Medical Services Company Financing

Representation of a commercial bank as the sole lender in a $35 million senior secured credit facility (consisting of a $25 million term loan facility and a $10 million revolving facility with a sub-limit for letters of credit) to a company that provides services and products to medical practices that specialize in the infertility industry and varicose veins industry. The borrower's services including finance, administration, information systems, marketing and research. The borrower will use the proceeds to finance the acquisition of a varicose vein clinic company, to refinance and repay existing debt, and for working capital purposes.

Private Bank – $100 Million Credit Facility

Represented a private bank as a facility agent in a $100 million credit facility to an Israeli company that owns interests in financial institutions, real estate and infrastructures, sustainable investments, technology and industrial activity. The company used the proceeds to finance outstanding loans and for working capital purposes. The transaction was structured to minimize withholding taxes required under Israeli law and to allow for additional lenders.

Investment Bank – $835 Million Credit Facility

Representation of an investment bank as administrative agent and collateral agent, and its international securities affiliate as sole syndication agent, sole lead arranger and sole book manager, in connection with an $835 million senior secured replacement credit facility to a company engaged in producing coal. (Prior firm experience)

Internet Florist – $135 Million Credit Facility

Representation of an international, internet-based florist in obtaining a $135 million ($85 million of which was a term loan and $50 million of which was a revolving facility) secured syndicated credit facility to finance an acquisition. (Prior firm experience)

Investment Banks – $1.6 Billion Credit Facility

Representation of two investment banks as joint lead arrangers, and affiliates of the banks as administrative agent, in connection with a $1.6 billion senior secured syndicated credit facility to companies engaged in the transportation, storage, gathering, processing and distribution of natural gas, to finance an acquisition. (Prior firm experience)

Mezzanine Lenders – $25 Million Facility

Represented mezzanine lenders in a $25 million secured agented mezzanine facility to a Texas developer. Proceeds of the loans were applied to acquire and develop land in Horseshoe Bay, Lano, and Burnet, Texas.

Investment Bank – $2.5 Billion Credit Facility

Representation of an investment bank, as administrative agent, letter of credit issuer, swing line lender and lender, and its securities affiliate, as joint lead arranger, in connection with a $2.5 billion ($2 billion multicurrency revolving and a $500 million term) senior unsecured credit facility to a company engaged in the building and consumer products businesses, to refinance an existing credit facility. (Prior firm experience)

Investment Banks – $2.725 Billion Credit Facility

Representation of a syndicate of international investment banks as administrative agent, lender, and joint lead arrangers, in connection with a $2.725 billion senior secured syndicated credit facility to a company engaged in the gaming and casino business, to finance an acquisition. (Prior firm experience)

Investment Bank – $350 Million Credit Facility

Representation of an investment bank, as administrative agent and as a lender, in connection with a $350 million second lien secured syndicated term loan credit facility to a company engaged in the gaming and casino business, to finance an acquisition. (Prior firm experience)

International Bank – $110 Million Credit Facility

Representation of an international bank focusing on Asia, Africa and the Middle East as administrative agent and as a lender in connection with an increase of commitments in, and amendments to, a $110 million senior secured asset-based syndicated credit facility to subsidiaries of a company engaged in the scrap metal business. (Prior firm experience)

Investment Bank – $650 Million Credit Facility

Representation of an investment bank, as administrative agent and as a lender, and its securities affiliate, as sole lead arranger, in connection with a $650 million senior unsecured syndicated credit facility to a partnership engaged in the timber business, to refinance an existing credit facility. (Prior firm experience)

Private Equity Fund – $10 Million Pharmaceutical Revenue Acquisition

Representation of one of the leading purchasers of private equity in the secondary market in connection with a $10 million acquisition of interests in revenues generated by pharmaceutical products. (Prior firm experience)

Private Equity Fund – $25 Million Pharmaceutical Revenue Acquisition

Representation of one of the leading purchasers of private equity in the secondary market in connection with the $25 million acquisition of interests in the revenues generated by pharmaceutical products owned by a university-affiliated research and education institute. (Prior firm experience)

Latin American Lender – Pre-Export Facility

Representation of a major Latin American lender in connection with a $5 million pre-export loan facility to an Argentine company engaged in the production, packaging and export of fresh fruit. (Prior firm experience)