Thomson Reuters Ranks Haynes and Boone in Top 20 for 2017 Loan Deals

February, 2018 - Dallas, Texas

Haynes and Boone, LLP ranked among the nation's top law firms for lender and borrower representations in syndicated loan transactions in 2017, according to Thomson Reuters' LoanConnector League Tables.

In the ranking of the top law firms representing administrative agents and lead arrangers, Haynes and Boone placed 13th based on the number of deals and 14th based on volume, the top Texas-based firm in both categories. Haynes and Boone represented agents and lead arrangers in a total of 51 deals in 2017, representing about $24.4 billion in value.

In the "overall" law firm ranking, which tracks lender and borrower representations, Haynes and Boone placed 20th, with 57 deals in 2017 worth almost $28.8 billion.

"We are thrilled to again have been recognized among the top law firms representing lenders and borrowers in connection with syndicated loan transactions," said Haynes and Boone Partner Scott Night, who represents lenders and borrowers in a wide range of complex finance transactions. "This ranking underscores our significant experience representing lenders and borrowers in large financial transactions and our commitment to client service."

Haynes and Boone's Finance Group regularly structures new and sophisticated financing vehicles to fit clients' business needs. The team works with lenders and borrowers to finalize deals, representing some of the world's largest banks as well as regional banks and financial institutions, investment banks, non-bank credit companies, vendors, financial sponsors, private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds and other investment funds. The Finance Group routinely draws on the experience of lawyers from other Haynes and Boone practice groups, including real estate, tax, securities, projects, energy and international to provide clients the necessary depth and breadth of experience to handle large, complex financings worth billions of dollars.

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