Despite the global syndicated loan market being down 18% for the first half of the year, Cadwalader has surged to the 12th position among all U.S. syndicated loan legal advisors. This impressive climb showcases the continued advancement of the firm’s global lending platform beyond fund finance, moving up from an unranked position last year. The firm strategically bolstered its capabilities by welcoming a market-leading leveraged finance and private credit group in February. This new addition amplified the firm’s strengths and widened its influence in special situations and leveraged finance, across both the U.S. and Europe. The full rankings are available here.