What's Happening?
Mayer Brown has announced the addition of Frederick Cristman and James Adams as partners in its global leveraged finance and private capital group based in Washington, DC. Both Cristman and Adams join from Hogan Lovells, where they were partners. Cristman specializes
in advising clients on commercial financing transactions, representing private credit and bank lenders, as well as corporate and private equity borrowers in both domestic and cross-border deals. Adams focuses on representing both borrowers and lenders in debt financing transactions, including acquisition financings, asset-based lending, and working capital and cash flow deals.
Why It's Important?
The recruitment of Cristman and Adams is significant for Mayer Brown as it strengthens the firm's capabilities in the competitive field of leveraged finance and private capital. This move is likely to enhance Mayer Brown's market position by expanding its expertise and client base in complex financial transactions. For the legal industry, this reflects a trend where firms are increasingly focusing on bolstering their finance practices to cater to the growing demand for sophisticated financial legal services. Clients in the finance sector stand to benefit from the enhanced expertise and experience that Cristman and Adams bring to Mayer Brown.
