Overview
Phil Ratner is a partner in the Global Finance practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Ratner regularly advises clients on leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing, direct and syndicated lending, bridge, mezzanine and second lien loans, dividend recapitalizations, working capital facilities, asset-based lending, and cross-border structuring. He also has substantial experience with special situations and distressed debt transactions, including Chapter 11 reorganizations, out-of-court restructurings, and strategic lending transactions.
Recognitions
- Secured Finance Network’s "40 Under 40" list for 2021
Education
- Columbia Law School. J.D., 2007 (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar)
- Brown University, A.B. (magna cum laude), 2004
news
insights
- Market Intersection: A Quarterly Look at the U.S. Credit Markets 2Q 2021 - July 28th, 2021
- Market Intersection: A Quarterly Look at the U.S. Credit Markets -- 4Q20 - March 2nd, 2021
- COVID-19: Federal Reserve Board Announces It Is Expanding the Scope and Eligibility for the Main Street Lending Program - May 1st, 2020
- Overview of the Credit Facilities Implemented by the Federal Reserve to Provide up to $2.3 Trillion Relying upon its Emergency Lending Powers - April 9th, 2020
- PH COVID-19 Client Alert Series: Overview of the Liquidity and Credit Support Programs of the CARES ACT and Implemented by the Federal Reserve (UPDATED) - March 27th, 2020
- PH COVID-19 Client Alert Series: Overview of the Liquidity and Credit Support Programs for Affected Businesses Proposed by Congress and Implemented by the Federal Reserve - March 24th, 2020
Practice Areas
Global Finance
Alternative Lender and Private Credit
Leveraged Finance
Private Equity
Financial Restructuring
Corporate
Languages
English
Admissions
New York Bar
Education
Columbia Law School, J.D. 2007
Brown University, A.B. 2004