TSL Express Daily News
The Secured Lender
SFNet's The 81st Annual Convention Issue
Intro content. Orci varius natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Curabitur iaculis sapien sagittis, accumsan magna ut, blandit massa. Quisque vehicula leo lorem, a tincidunt eros tempor nec. In quis lacus vitae risus egestas tincidunt. Phasellus nulla risus, sodales in purus non, euismod ultricies elit. Vestibulum mattis dolor non sem euismod interdum.
-
Top 5 Apps for Organizing
Mar 7, 2019If you’re like most of us, we try to stay organized in business and life, but it gets increasingly complicated…
-
The Importance of Stretching
Mar 7, 2019Every personal trainer and athletic coach I have ever worked with has stressed the importance of stretching. When working out…
-
SFNet's 40 Under 40 Award Winners Panel Recap
Mar 6, 2019Moderator: Samantha Alexander, regional underwriting manager, Wells Fargo Capital Finance’s Corporate Asset Based Lending group and 2016 CFA 40 Under…
-
SFNet's Inaugural YoPro Leadership Summit
Mar 6, 2019The Secured Finance Network brought together the next generation of commercial finance leaders for a full day of learning and…
-
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Aug 22, 2018I was recently invited to participate in an executive panel to answer questions from a credit training class comprised of...
-
It’s Not Too Late – Five Member Benefits to Cash In On Now
Aug 1, 2018As we hit the half way mark on calendar year 2018, it is a good time to take stock and…
-
It’s Time To Break Up With Your Phone
Jul 18, 2018Do I have your attention? Let’s be honest here: do you have the attention span to read this article? Compared…
-
Lien Management – What You Need to Know
Jun 6, 2018UCC filing is the cornerstone of all loans and every lien portfolio...
-
Potential Impacts of Blockchain on Commercial Lending
Jan 15, 2018By Raja Sengupta, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Wolters Kluwer’s Lien Solutions When it comes to the rising importance…
-
How to be a Good Leader
Dec 5, 2017I know what you’re thinking…another article about how to be a good leader? The short answer is yes…but this time,…
-
Fintech and Due Diligence – Disruptors and Established Firms Evolve
Oct 30, 2017The fintech sector has gone through a number of manifestations in the past two decades.
-
A Commercial Banker’s Tickler Transition Plan
Oct 18, 2017Just do a keyword search for “bank tickler,” and you’ll quickly realize that banks are still heavily reliant on manual…
-
Understanding and Developing Your Personal Brand: Four Steps to a More Intentional Career Progression
Sep 5, 2017It is imperative for individuals to have a general idea about their future career aspirations, just as companies should have clearly defined strategies.
-
Selecting a Technology Vendor: 3 Questions to Ask
Jul 5, 2017As with anything else at your bank, selecting a technology vendor can be a challenging decision. Users from across different…
-
Why Back-Office Lending Automation Enhances Customer Satisfaction
Apr 25, 2017Every bank strives to keep its customers happy. Of course, some institutions are better at achieving this goal than…
-
The Lost Art of the Loan Purchase
Mar 2, 2017Purchasing a loan directly from a bank whether at par or discount is a not-often-used technique that is easily…
-
Audit Prep: Why a Paperless Approach Makes Sense
Feb 15, 2017How much time does your financial institution spend preparing for audits? We recently surveyed 187 community banks, and the results…
-
Back Office Support Services: Helping you approve more clients
Feb 7, 2017How many times have you come across a potential client who’s financials are either not up to date, not accurate,…
-
“All Assets” is the Key When Drafting UCC-1 Financing Statement Collateral Descriptions
Jan 30, 2017Even when prepared by outside or in-house counsel, many lenders pay close attention to draft UCC financing statements before they…
-
Paper Loan Files: Does Your Bank Know the True Cost?
Jan 12, 2017Sure, there’s a tangible cost associated with deploying an electronic loan imaging system. Software, support, and scanning hardware are just…
.jpg?sfvrsn=f1093d2a_0 "#3 -_ 1 (1)")
December 13, 2023
Source: Ropes & Gray
Benoit Lavigne, a former finance partner at Ropes & Gray, will be re-joining the firm in early January as a partner in its market-leading finance practice, in London.
Benoit advises private credit providers and other lenders, as well as borrowers, on a broad range of complex finance matters including acquisition finance, general corporate lending, asset-based lending, restructuring, and workouts. He is ranked in the Chambers & Partners UK Guide 2024,with clients describing him as “very sharp and extremely commercial” and “able to handle all aspects of a time-sensitive deal effectively whilst keeping a commercial hat on”.
Benoit joins one of the world’s leading private capital law firms, and one of only a few in London with on-the-ground capability to execute finance transactions under both English and New York law. The firm has deep expertise in representing issuers and borrowers, as well as lenders, in complex financings across industries and geographies.
Jane Rogers, Managing Partner of Ropes & Gray’s London office, added: “It is fantastic to welcome Benoit back to the firm. His return builds on the strong performance of our London finance team and is another step towards our goal of becoming London’s preeminent international law firm for private capital clients.”
Michael Kazakevich, co-head of the firm’s Global Finance Practice, said: “Benoit re-joining the team increases our bench strength and bolsters our finance offering, particularly due to his extensive experience working with credit funds. His return will undoubtedly be a win for our clients and for Ropes & Gray.”
Julie Jones, Chair of Ropes & Gray, said: “With his considerable experience and stellar reputation for acting on complex finance matters, Benoit is a perfect fit for the firm and our clients. We look forward to welcoming him back.”
Ropes & Gray has been recognised by the Chambers & Partners UK Guide 2024, ranking highly across the board including in the categories of Banking & Finance: Borrowers: Big-Ticket, Banking & Finance: Sponsors, and Capital Markets: High-Yield Products. The firm has also gained similar recognition in the Legal 500 UK 2024 directory as one of the UK’s leading high yield law firms for its work on high-value and complex high yield financings, both for first-time and repeat issuers and underwriter clients. Partners Robert Haak, Michael Kazakevich, Alex Robb and Jane Rogers have received individual recognition across the two directories.
