Financings & Structured Transactions
PDFMorris Nichols advises clients on an array of financing transactions—from secured or unsecured loans, to leveraged recapitalizations, securitizations and other types of structured financings. We represent all parties in these deals, including borrowers, lenders, corporate trustees, underwriters, and collateral agents.
We regularly provide advice in drafting the terms of the financing documents, including indentures, credit documents, mortgages, security agreements, preferred stock designations, and ancillary documents such as registration rights agreements, stock purchase agreements, and voting agreements.
As a leader in Delaware corporate law, we have a deep understanding of the fiduciary obligations of boards of directors under the state’s statutes. We work with boards in meeting those obligations, as well as evaluating and approving financing transactions brought to them for review. That seamless advice offers a unique value and enhances efficiency in successfully closing financing deals.
News
- Media Mention, 11.07.2024
Delaware metropolitan categories cover core business law areas, including corporate law, bankruptcy, M&A, and patent litigation.
- Speaking Engagement, Tampa, FL | Virtual, 11.06.2024 through 11.08.2024
Tarik Haskins co-presents the “Delaware Case Law Update” panel.
- Speaking Engagement, Virtual, 10.16.2024
Tarik Haskins serves as faculty in a live webcast discussing why and how significant changes in Delaware entity law matter to Massachusetts lawyers.
- Media Mention, 08.15.2024
The Best Lawyers in America has released its 2025 edition listing 39 attorneys from Morris Nichols. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 160,000 eligible attorneys.
- Media Mention, 06.12.2024
In the 2024 edition, Morris Nichols again appears in two Legal 500 practice categories for M&A litigation defense and Delaware counsel. Nineteen Morris Nichols attorneys are mentioned in the editorial for their work in M&A litigation and Delaware corporate and commercial law.
- Speaking Engagement, Orlando, FL | Virtual, 04.04.2024 through 04.06.2024
Three Morris Nichols partners will participate in the meeting as committee leaders and speakers.
- Firm News, 11.02.2023
The 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® ranks Morris Nichols in 20 Delaware practice areas.
- Media Mention, 08.17.2023
The Best Lawyers in America has released its 2024 edition, listing 39 attorneys from Morris Nichols. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 76,000 eligible attorneys.
- Media Mention, 06.07.2023
The Legal 500 US, a nationwide guide to the foremost law firms in the United States has again ranked Morris Nichols.
- Speaking Engagement, New York City | Virtual, 05.01.2023
Corporate litigator Susan Waesco and commercial transactions partner Tarik Haskins will speak at this full-day program.
- Media Mention, 04.06.2023
The Deal has named Morris Nichols partner Patricia Vella to their list of Top Women in Dealmaking 2023.
- Event, London, England, 03.12.2023 through 03.14.2023
Lou Hering will speak on the “Fiduciary standards applicable to investment managers” panel.
- Event, Virtual, 02.07.2023
Patricia Vella and David Harris will present a Delaware business law update to the Business Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association.
- Media Mention, 11.03.2022
Morris Nichols was selected for inclusion in a range of Delaware business law categories including corporate law and transactions; bankruptcy and reorganizations; and M&A, IP and patent litigation.
- Media Mention, 08.18.2022
The Best Lawyers in America has released its 2023 edition, listing 35 attorneys from Morris Nichols. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 71,000 eligible attorneys.
- Media Mention, 08.15.2022
Morris Nichols commercial and transactional attorney Sara Gelginser has been named to the Delaware Business Times “40 Under 40” for 2022.
- Media Mention, 06.08.2022
Morris Nichols was again ranked in The Legal 500 US, a nationwide guide to the foremost law firms in the United States.
- Speaking Engagement, New York City | Virtual, 05.26.2022
Patricia Vella will speak on the “Transactional Lessons” panel and Tarik Haskins will speak on “Lawyer Conduct Before Delaware Trial Courts, in the Transactional Context, and Beyond.”
- Speaking Engagement, Virtual | Atlanta, 03.31.2022 through 04.02.2022
The American Bar Association hosts their hybrid Business Law Section spring meeting from March 31-April 2, 2022. Three Morris Nichols partners will participate as committee leaders and speakers.
- Speaking Engagement, Virtual, 02.08.2022
Patricia Vella and David Harris present a Delaware business law update to the Business Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association.
- Speaking Engagement, Virtual, 11.19.2021
Lou Hering will present Delaware law updates at the LLC Institute.
- Media Mention, 11.04.2021
The 2022 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” ranks Delaware law firm Morris Nichols in 25 areas.
- Media Mention, 08.19.2021
The Best Lawyers in America has released its 2022 edition, listing thirty-two attorneys from Morris Nichols. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 66,000 eligible attorneys.
- Speaking Engagement, Webinar, 05.20.2021
Morris Nichols partners Tarik Haskins and Tricia Vella will speak on the “Transactional Lessons” session at the Practising Law Institute’s day-long program covering important Delaware corporate law developments over the past year and how they impact corporate or legal practice.
- Speaking Engagement, Virtual, 05.11.2021
Morris Nichols partners Patricia Vella and Dave Harris will join the Connecticut Bar Association Business Law Section to present an overview of recent Delaware statutory changes and caselaw developments relevant to corporate, LLC and partnership attorneys.
- Media Mention, 04.20.2021
Morris Nichols partner Lou Hering shared his insights from working with mutual fund entities as well as in the PE space.
- Speaking Engagement, Webinar, 03.31.2021
The Practising Law Institute hosts a two-day webcast on commercial real estate financing. Morris Nichols partner Tarik Haskins will speak on, "Delaware Law for Real Estate Lawyers" on March 31, 2021 at 10:00am EDT.
- Speaking Engagement, Virtual, 01.07.2021
- Morris Nichols Ranked in Twenty-Six Practice Areas in 2021 U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”Firm News, 11.05.2020
Morris Nichols was selected for inclusion in a range of Delaware business law areas, listed below, as well as a national tier for “Litigation – Mergers & Acquisitions.” The rankings are based on a combination of client feedback, survey responses, and peer review.
- Firm News, 08.20.2020
Thirty-one Morris Nichols attorneys were recognized in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The results are based on peer-review evaluations from more than 67,000 eligible attorneys.
- Firm News, 05.19.2014
Insights
- Article, Delaware Banker Magazine, 05.20.2024
David Harris and Melanie Young co-authored an article on Delaware’s division statutes. They outline how the statutes are relevant to practitioners, including lenders, who deal with Delaware LLCs and Limited Partnerships, both to be able to take advantage of the opportunities they create but also to protect against the potential consequences of a division.
- Article, Practical Law The Journal, 03.02.2023
Tarik Haskins writes on trends relating to pledges of limited liability company or limited partnership ownership interests as collateral in connection with secured financings.
- Article, Practical Law Finance, 10.17.2022
Morris Nichols alternative entities partner Tarik Haskins discusses current issues with respect to the use of limited liability company interests and limited partnership interests as collateral.
- Publication, American Bar Association, 11.15.2021
Tarik Haskins contributed the chapter on Delaware to a new Global Financial Collateral book published by the American Bar Association Business Law Section.
Practice Contact
Professionals
- Derek C. Abbott
- Matthew R. Darby
- Robert J. Dehney, Sr.
- Melissa A. DiVincenzo
- Christine Kawon Fletcher
- Sara A. Gelsinger
- David A. Harris
- Matthew B. Harvey
- Tarik J. Haskins
- Louis G. Hering
- James D. Honaker
- Eric S. Klinger-Wilensky
- Emily M. LaSpina
- Catherine Long
- Daniel D. Matthews
- Curtis S. Miller
- Kelly Miranda
- Kyle A. Pinder
- Andrew R. Remming
- R. Jason Russell
- Jacob Ryder
- Eric D. Schwartz
- Patricia O. Vella
- Jeffrey R. Wolters
- Melanie H. Young
Ranked Tier 1 for Delaware Corporate and Commercial Law
Legal 500 recognizes Morris Nichols for its “strong reputation, working on large private transactions for large corporations. One client comments that it is a ‘go- to firm for the most complex Delaware state law and corporate governance issues.’”MORE
Listed in Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Morris Nichols was selected for inclusion in 20 Delaware practice areas, including commercial transactions / UCC law and financial services regulation law.MORE