Overview
Adrian Chiodo is a partner in the Global Finance practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s London office.
Mr. Chiodo focuses his practice on cross-border leveraged finance across the capital structure, including private credit, U.S. and European term loan B, general banking, and corporate financings. He also advises on public-to-private transactions, restructurings, and post-IPO and project/infrastructure financings. Mr. Chiodo’s clients include a broad range of financiers (including key participants in the private credit market, along with commercial and investment banks), as well as issuers, private equity sponsors, and their portfolio companies.
Recognitions
- The Legal 500 UK 2017
Education
- The University of Sydney, LLB, 2000
- The University of Sydney, BA in History & Political Science, 1998
Representations
- JP Morgan in relation to the refinancing by way of U.S. term loan of olive oil company, Deoleo
- JP Morgan in relation to the refinancing by way of super senior revolver and bonds of parts distributor AutoDistribution
- Lenders in connection with the term loan financing to fund the acquisition by TowerBrook of B2B professional information services provider InfoPro Digital
- Ares Management in connection with the unitranche financing to fund the acquisition by NYX of digital gaming supplier OpenBet (and subsequent refinancing)
- Alcentra Capital in connection with the unitranche financing to fund the acquisition by TowerBrook of pulp and bio-energy manufacturer Schweighofer Fiber
- Pemberton Asset Management in connection with the unitranche financing to fund the acquisition by CapVest of foodservice supplier Karro Food Group
- EQT Credit in connection with the term loan financing to fund the acquisition by Towerbrook of tow bar manufacturer Bosal
- MV Credit in connection with the second lien financing to fund the acquisition by BC Partners of bridal wear company Pronovias
- Lenders in connection with the term loan and bond financing to fund the acquisition by BC Partners of technical ceramics supplier CeramTec
- Lenders in connection with the super senior revolver and bonds financing to fund the acquisition by Platinum Equity of cargo handler WFS Global (and subsequent upsizes)
- Lenders in connection with the term loan financing to fund the acquisition by Galileo Global Education (a Providence Equity portfolio company) of certain operations of Laureate Education
- Nordic Capital in connection with the financing of Lindorff’s combination with debt provider Intrum Justitia
- Hellman & Friedman in connection with the term loan and bond financing to fund its acquisition of a controlling interest in security services provider Securitas Direct (and subsequent upsizes)
- Lenders in connection with the term loan refinancing of drinking water dispenser Waterlogic
- Ares Management in connection with the unitranche financing to fund the acquisition by HGGC of insurance broker Special Risks Investments
- Ares Management in connection with the unitranche financing to fund the acquisition by Castik Capital of automated warehouse solutions group Element Logic
- KKR Credit in connection with the unitranche financing to fund the acquisition by Goldman Sachs Asset Management of quality assurance business Lloyd’s Register Inspection
- KKR Credit in connection with the unitranche financing to fund the acquisition by Goldman Sachs Asset Management of IT provider Advania
- Ares Private Equity in connection with the financing of its acquisition of care home operator Exemplar
- New Look in connection with certain financing arrangements