Several attorneys on Cadwalader’s Fund Finance Team have been promoted to Special Counsel, effective January 1, 2022. They include Cassandra Best, Patrick Calves. Danyeale Chung, Katie McShane, Christopher Montgomery, Mathan Navaratnam and Joseph Zeidner.

These outstanding lawyers have demonstrated excellence in their respective practices, which include:

Cassandra Best, New York – Cassandra’s practice is concentrated in the area of fund finance, and she represents banks and financial institutions as lenders in structuring, negotiating and documenting subscription credit facilities for private equity funds. 

Patrick Calves, New York – Patrick counsels clients on a variety of bilateral and syndicated financing structures, including term loans, liquidity lines, NAV facilities, subscription facilities, hybrid facilities, margin loans and repurchase, securities lending and prime brokerage facilities.

Danyeale Chung, Charlotte – Danyeale’s practice is concentrated in the area of fund finance, and she represents lenders in structuring, negotiating and documenting credit facilities. 

Katie McShane, New York – Katie represents major banks and financial institutions in the structuring, negotiation and documentation of subscription credit facilities. She also has experience representing investment banks and private equity groups in their role as issuer, underwriter and mortgage loan seller in both public and private securities offerings.

Christopher Montgomery, Charlotte – Chris represents lenders and lead agents in fund finance transactions to private equity and other funds. His practice focuses on the due diligence, structuring, negotiation and documentation of both bilateral and syndicated subscription credit facilities.

Mathan Navaratnam, London – Mathan advises banks and fund managers regarding cross-border debt financing solutions and structures involving various types of investment funds, including private equity secondary, real estate, credit and fund of funds. 

Joseph Zeidner, Charlotte – Joe’s practice focuses on a broad range of fund finance transactions at all levels of the capital structure and every phase of a fund’s existence. He represents major U.S. and foreign banks and other financial institutions as agents, lead arrangers and lenders in structuring, negotiating and documenting subscription credit and capital call facilities, as well as NAV-based, hybrid and other nontraditional facilities and lending arrangements.

Congrats to all!