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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.
Accolades
- 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
Representations
- Avianca (counsel to DIP agent/lender and exit agent/lender)
- Aeropostale (counsel to company in Chapter 11 proceedings)
- Chassix (counsel to company in Chapter 11 proceedings)
- Foxwoods Resort Casino (counsel to company)
- K-V Pharmaceutical Company (counsel to DIP agent/lender)
- Macaroni Grill (counsel to DIP agent/lender and exit agent/lender)
- Ravn Alaska (counsel to DIP agent and DIP lenders)
- Ruby Tuesday (counsel to DIP agent/lender and exit agent/lender)
- National gaming company (counsel to agent and lender)
- National steakhouse chain (counsel to agent and lender)
- Navistar Defense (counsel to lender)
- Manufacturer of precision products for aerospace and defense industry (counsel to agent and lender)
- Manufacturer of glass fibers for electronics and industrial applications (counsel to agent and lender)
- Telecom installation company (counsel to agent and lender)
- Marketer and manufacturer of food services products (counsel to agent and lender)
- Pet food company (counsel to agent and lender)
- Software company serving the sports industry (counsel to agent and lender)
- Global supplier of industrial sealing products (counsel to agent and lender)
- Poultry producer (counsel to agent and lender)
- Auto parts manufacturer (counsel to agent and lender)