TSL Express Daily News

Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs continued the expansion of its private capital and cross border financing capabilities with the addition of a three-lawyer team in its Private Credit and Direct Lending practice group.

Partner Cynthia Weiss, Principal Stephanie F. Lipscomb (both in Washington DC) and Associate Majer Ma (New York) join the firm from Polsinelli. Their arrival follows that of partner Gabriel Yomi Dabiri who recently joined the firm in New York from Polsinelli to serve as Global Head of Private Credit and Direct Lending.

Commenting on the hires Mr. Dabiri said, “It’s been exciting since joining Squire Patton Boggs to experience the positive response to our move from existing and new clients who appreciate the substantial global resources the firm brings to bear. Cynthia, Stephanie and Majer are integral to our continued momentum, and I am delighted they have chosen to join us. We couldn’t be more grateful for the warm welcome we’ve received from the firm.”

“Cynthia, Stephanie, and Majer bring substantial experience advising on a range of complex commercial financing transactions, which will be instrumental as we continue to grow our capabilities in this important and growing segment of the economy,” said Jim Barresi, Global Head of the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group. “Their arrival marks an important milestone in our strategic expansion as we build a premier private credit and direct lending practice under Gabe’s leadership.”

Ms. Weiss said, “The more I learned about the capabilities across the global firm and the synergies between our team and the firm’s client base, the more this move proved to be a perfect fit. We are excited to be reunited with Gabe and collaborate with our new colleagues.”

The hires follow the addition of fund formation partner Cassandra Borchers and Monica Gogna who joined the firm from EY UK with a team of London lawyers to lead the firm’s Global Financial Regulation Practice.

About the Team:

Cynthia Weiss represents both borrowers and lenders in a wide range of debt financing transactions, including cash-flow and asset-based facilities, acquisition financings, bridge loans and subordinated debt. She takes a commercial and practical approach to each deal, with the aim of meeting client objectives with maximum efficiency. She works with borrowers and sponsors across a variety of industries, with a particular focus on healthcare, technology and consumer goods. She also represents a broad range of lenders, including large private equity firms and family offices.

Stephanie Lipscomb focuses her practice on complex domestic and cross-border commercial lending, merger and acquisition finance and private equity and mezzanine finance. She represents both borrowers and lenders in a diverse range of secured and unsecured finance transactions, including asset-based and cash flow debt financings, senior and subordinated debt financings and reorganizations. She also works across broad types of industries, including health care and communications, and works on creative solutions to collateral-related issues.

Majer Ma represents financial institutions, private funds and corporations in negotiating, structuring, documenting commercial lending transactions. She also counsels clients on domestic and cross-border financings, including asset-based lending, acquisition financing and project financing, as well as and term loan and revolving credit facilities. She also advises clients on matters related to blockchain, digital assets and web3 technology.