Stay abreast of developments in the asset-based lending (ABL) market by reviewing this practice note, which provides an overview of asset-based lending in the U.S. loan market and discusses current market trends in publicly filed asset-based loan agreements since...
Once your deal closes, it is time to relax. Until then, best practices dictate preparing a checklist of outstanding items that must be completed on a post-closing basis. This checklist will keep you on track to make sure you satisfy all post-closing matters. ...
It is always good to remember the basics. Review this resource kit for a fresh primer on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a credit agreement. This resource kit is your one-stop shop for quickly accessing practical guidance for all provisions in a credit agreement...
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Make sure you are doing your best for your client when you start to negotiate your deals. This practice note discusses an overview of documentation principles and provides an analysis of market trends in certain publicly filed commitment letters from the second...
Make sure you are up to date on the latest trends in equity cure rights in credit agreements. This practice note discusses current market trends in publicly filed credit agreements from the second half of 2020 and first half of 2021. Equity cure rights permit an...
Are you working on middle market loans? Check out the trends in the middle market for 2020 and the first half of 2021. This trend note illustrates the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the loan market, the market’s reaction to the scheduled cessation...
Following the famous Citibank decision, the loan market started including erroneous payment clauses in credit agreements. Such provisions require lenders to return payments paid to them in error by the administrative agent. See trending erroneous provisions from...
Are you getting ready to close a deal? If so, make sure you are on top of all of your deliverables, including all of the ancillary documents that are prepared and delivered in connection with the deal, such as the perfection certificate, closing checklist, closing...
Stay up to date with this practice note that describes how credit agreements and commitment letters have addressed the possibility of European lending institutions becoming subject to “bail-in” powers of European bank regulators, including a discussion...
Are you working with borrowers to draft a credit agreement? Use this easy-to-follow checklist of items that you should consider in preparing for a borrower to comply with requirements in a loan transaction. READ NOW » Related Content Affirmative Covenants...
Do you know why FATCA was enacted and how it impacts your transactions? Review this primer on FATCA so you can counsel your clients on those offshore accounts! READ NOW » Related Content FATCA Tax Credits and Excluded Obligations Review this practice...
Stay up to date on London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) floor provisions. Review this practice note to find out what the current market trends are for LIBOR floors in publicly filed credit agreements and commitment letters from the second half of 2020 and first...
International transactions present their own unique legal considerations. The international element can take many different forms, including loans to a non-U.S. borrower and guarantees or security interests granted by non-U.S. loan parties. Get up to speed on these...
Are you working with a borrower that is subject to securities laws and regulations? Be sure to protect any confidential information you may come across as you negotiate your transaction. Learn how to comply with Regulation FD and the actions you must take to comply...