The Firm: This well-respected practice advises on junior capital matters and leveraged finance including acquisition financings, working capital loans and asset-based facilities and distressed debt. Clients include Solar Capital, Sankaty Advisors and Regiment Capital Advisors.

Sources Say:“A vibrant finance practice with excellent depth and breadth.”

Key Individuals: Steven Ellis focuses on finance transactions and restructuring matters and impresses market observers as "a committed lawyer, frank and convincing." He represented Wells Fargo Foothill in connection with a $50 million facility to Aquent, a provider of marketing and staffing services. Stephen Boyko advises on transactions involving mezzanine, second-lien, preferred stock and other forms of junior capital. Interviewees appreciate his knowledge of intercreditor agreements and find his approach "constructive and straightforward."