International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Meredith Mackey has joined the Firm as a partner in the Banking & Finance practice, based in the New York office. Meredith joins from Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, where she was a partner in the Corporate department. She had also previously served as vice president at Goldman Sachs.
“We are very pleased to welcome Meredith to the Firm,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “She is well-known in the leveraged finance market for her ability to deliver custom-tailored solutions to complex financing challenges and will be an outstanding addition to our Banking & Finance team.”
“We have worked extensively with Meredith on deals and know her to be a seasoned and very successful advocate for her clients,” said Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil’s global Corporate Department. “She brings broad experience advising institutional lenders and private credit providers along with the versatility to guide high-stakes transactions across multiple industries.”
“Meredith’s outstanding character and lender-side expertise make her an excellent fit for our group and the Firm as a whole,” said Andrew Colao, Co-Head of Weil’s Banking & Finance Group. “Her impressive background advising clients in leveraged financing transactions will complement and strengthen our existing capabilities.”
Meredith advises institutional lenders and underwriters in all types of debt financing transactions, with a particular focus on leveraged loans and high-yield debt. She represents clients across a variety of industries, including natural resources, basic industrials, healthcare and technology. Meredith also has significant experience advising clients in the direct lending markets, including on second lien, mezzanine and subordinated financings.
“I am very excited to join Weil’s exceptional Banking & Finance team as the Firm continues making significant investments in its global finance platform,” said Meredith. “I am looking forward to working closely with my new colleagues across the Firm to advise our global clients on their most significant financing matters.”
Source: www.weil.com
