SFNet New Member Spotlight: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
395 9th Ave.
New York, NY 10001
https://www.skadden.com/

Skadden’s Finance Group delivers comprehensive, market-leading counsel across the full spectrum of financing transactions for major corporations, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, hedge funds and other participants worldwide. Our finance lawyers combine deep market insight with a practical, solutions-oriented approach, guiding clients through every stage of the financing lifecycle. We are known for handling high-stakes transactions and providing tailored strategies that advance clients’ business goals. Skadden is regularly ranked among the top firms for Banking and Finance by Chambers Global, Chambers USA and Best Lawyers.

SFNet Member Director, David Wagener

David Wagener represents borrowers and lenders in connection with various types of sophisticated financing transactions in a variety of industries. Many of Mr. Wagener’s representations involve complex, cross-border secured financing structures, including asset-based loan facilities, acquisition and other leveraged financings, vehicle floorplan financings, investment-grade lending, corporate restructurings and workouts, debtor-in-possession financings and exit financings. In recognition of his work, Mr. Wagener has been ranked by Chambers USA and was previously selected as a recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award from The Commercial Finance Association. Prior to joining Skadden, Mr. Wagener served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division and is a veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Mr. Wagener also represents veteran clients pro bono in claims for service-connected disability compensation. He is a member of the board of directors of, and storyteller with, 2nd Story, an organization that builds community and promotes diversity and inclusion through the power of empathy and personal stories. His story, “Heart of Nowhere,” is available as a podcast on 2nd Story’s website, and tells of his unique experiences as a soldier in Afghanistan.