Dealmakers Optimistic Private Credit Markets Will Fully Rebound
Questions Emerge About Lender/Investor Relations, LIBOR
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CHICAGO, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Initially sideswiped by COVID-19 in early 2020, private credit markets began to bounce back by year s end, leaving dealmakers optimistic that private credit might fully rebound in 2021. According to a new survey of 112 private credit industry professionals conducted in February, 91 percent of investors and 80 percent of lenders surveyed expect deal flow to increase this year and are optimistic about several deal categories and sectors.
For the 2021 Private Credit Survey Report, Katten surveyed an almost-equal weighting of lenders and private equity investors. Those surveyed represent a variety of sectors (including financial services, information technology, consumer staples, communications, industrials and health care) about their outlook on deal flow, readiness to
Katten Brings On Top New York Corporate Attorney
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Roger J. Griesmeyer has joined Katten as a partner in its New York Corporate practice. Recognized among the city s top dealmakers to watch, he focuses on sophisticated and cross-border transactions in several industries, including health care, pharma, technology and fintech, among others. Our clients expect experienced, laser-focused counsel who can jump in and help meet business needs creatively and efficiently. Roger is that kind of attorney, said Mark Grossmann, global chair of the Katten Corporate practice. He is a talented, experienced lawyer whose knowledgeable, pragmatic approach will broaden the already expansive client services we provide. We re very fortunate to have him on our team.
Katten Corporate and Real Estate Associates Selected for Legal Diversity Leadership Program
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CHICAGO, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Katten announced today that Darnell L. Clayborn and Christy Tirtatunggal were selected to participate in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) s Pathfinder Program, which is designed to equip diverse, high-potential, early-career attorneys with practical tools for developing and leveraging professional networks, foundational leadership skills and career development strategies.
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Katten Recognized as Leader for Pro Bono Efforts to Help Underserved Communities
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CHICAGO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Participating in the American Bar Association s annual Free Legal Answers Pro Bono program, Katten attorneys fielded more than 100 questions asked by seniors, veterans and other income-eligible individuals pertaining to a range of issues, from unemployment and disability to housing and homelessness, and was named an ABA 2020 Pro Bono Leader.
In a letter sent to Jonathan Baum, senior counsel at Katten and director of pro bono services for the firm, David F. Bienvenu, chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, informed Baum of Katten s distinction as a pro bono leader. Bienvenu complimented the firm s sincere dedication to pro bono service, and attached a certificate in recognition of the 119 civil legal questions that 12 Katten attorneys from throughout the firm addressed as part of
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Katten Partner Gil Soffer to Head Investing in Justice Campaign
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CHICAGO, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Katten announced today that Gil Soffer, managing partner of its Chicago office and national co-chair of the firm’s Litigation department, will lead the Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF) 2021 Investing in Justice Campaign, an ongoing effort to provide cost-free legal assistance to those in need citywide.
“I could not be more pleased to lead this important effort that does so much for so many who are in need,” Soffer said. “Now, during a global pandemic that has changed life as we know it, our services have never been more necessary or more in demand.”