Vinson & Elkins LLP

The private credit, alternative capital, and special situations team at Vinson & Elkins LLP is knowledgeable of finance acquisitions, stressed and investment investments, as well as restructuring. David Wicklund leads the practice from New York and is well-versed in asset-based facilities, distressed debt, and syndicated loans. Acting as the co-head of the firm’s aviation finance team, Niels Jensen is highly proficient in capital market matters, structured finance transactions, and joint ventures. Working out of Dallas, Natalie Harrison is a key port of call for corporate borrowers, commercial banks, private equity firms, and other financial institutions on a variety of commercial lending transactions. A strong choice for banks, private equity funds, and retailers, Christopher Dawe is well-versed in energy and infrastructure financing, while Jalee Blackwell often advises private equity firms. Other key members of the team include Houston-based Zach Rider, as well as Tzvi Werzberger and Caitlin Turner, both of whom operate in New York.