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Jonathan Bryant

Associate

London – 22 Bishopsgate

Jonathan Bryant is an associate in the London Finance, Restructuring and Special Situations Group and focuses his practice on cross-border leveraged finance transactions, advising corporate borrowers and issuers, private equity firms and other institutional investors.

Prior to joining McDermott Will & Schulte, Jonathan was associate at an international law firm where he maintained an active pro bono practice.

Results
  • Advised Barings in connection with its financing of Zenchef and CoverManager
  • Advised funders in relation to TLB financings of up to USD 2bn*
  • Advised the lenders on a bridge financing for a major Polish acquisition*
  • Assisted with bespoke arrangements for the refinancing of investor bridge loans by way of loans and note issuances*
  • Advised on the creation of a multi-currency PIK arrangement for the purchase of a Canadian business*
  • Assisted in drafting a holdco PIK facilities agreement*
  • Negotiated secured asset backed debt facilities for a leading retail chain*
  • Advised the sponsor in relation to a unitranche financing of professional service firms and subsequent bolt-on acquisitions*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Credentials
Education
  • University of Law, LPC
  • University of Law, GDL
  • University of Oxford, BA