Private Equity Finance
Benesch’s Private Equity and Commercial Finance & Banking attorneys work seamlessly to support the full private equity finance ecosystem. We represent private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on the borrower side, as well as banks, funds and alternative lenders providing debt financing across a wide range of private equity transactions. This dual-perspective approach allows us to anticipate issues, manage risk efficiently and deliver practical solutions that keep deals moving.
Overview
Our attorneys understand private equity finance from both sides of the table. By combining sponsor-focused insight with deep lender-side experience, we help clients structure, negotiate and execute sophisticated financing arrangements that align with their strategic, operational and risk objectives.
Financing Solutions Across the Investment Lifecycle
We advise clients at every stage of the private equity investment lifecycle, from initial acquisition through exit. Our experience spans leveraged buyouts, add-on acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancings, growth financings and restructurings. Whether representing borrowers or lenders, our team focuses on structuring durable capital solutions that balance flexibility, certainty and protection of core interests.
On the borrower side, we work closely with sponsors and portfolio companies to design financing structures that support growth and operational needs while preserving optionality. On the lender side, we represent financial institutions in structuring and documenting complex credit facilities, managing regulatory considerations and safeguarding lender positions in competitive and highly leveraged transactions.
With wide-ranging experience across industries—from technology and healthcare to manufacturing and retail—our team has a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes in high-stakes transactions. Our capabilities include:
Structuring and negotiating loans and other financial instruments to facilitate acquisitions and leverage existing capital.
Advising on loan facilities that provide flexible funding, either through secured assets or cash flow projections.
Advising lenders on subscription credit facilities and other fund-level financing arrangements.
Navigating complex lender dynamics to streamline capital structures and align interests.
Crafting innovative financing options that complement senior loans and provide additional capital with favorable terms.
Designing financing solutions that adjust capital structures to better suit the evolving needs of portfolio companies.
Representing secured lenders in amendments, forbearances and enforcement strategies, as well as borrowers in negotiated solutions.
Our experience spans industries including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and financial services, giving us a practical understanding of how industry dynamics influence deal structure and risk allocation.
Our Approach: Agile, Insightful & Client-Centered
We are committed to understanding the unique business objectives and challenges of each of our clients. Our team navigates complex loan structures, covenant negotiations and intercreditor agreements, all with an eye toward minimizing risks while maximizing opportunities. We offer nimble, adaptive guidance that keeps pace with the fast-evolving financial landscape, helping our clients make informed decisions and maintain competitive edges in their industries.
Our integrated borrower- and lender-side perspective allows us to anticipate market expectations, streamline negotiations and help clients achieve durable outcomes in a fast-moving private equity finance landscape.
