DLA Piper has announced that Shana Ramirez has joined the firm as a Partner in its Leveraged Finance practice, based in the Los Angeles office. Her appointment strengthens the firm’s capabilities in advising on a broad spectrum of financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers.
Ramirez brings experience in structuring and negotiating secured and unsecured financings at both the fund and portfolio company levels. Her work spans domestic and cross-border acquisition financings, unitranche facilities, first lien and second lien arrangements, subscription lines, net asset value-based facilities, general partner and management company financings, as well as leverage and warehouse facilities.
She has a strong background in fund finance, representing clients across multiple sectors, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private credit. Her ability to navigate complex financing structures and tailor solutions to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders makes her a valuable addition to the firm’s finance team.
With Ramirez joining the practice, DLA Piper continues to expand its bench of experienced finance lawyers, enhancing its ability to deliver comprehensive legal support for lending and borrowing transactions in the U.S. and internationally.
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“We are pleased to welcome Shana to our team. She joins us at a crucial time, as we continue to scale our rapidly growing platform within the Fund Finance and Private Credit sectors. Her arrival underscores the firm’s dedication to supporting this critical area of deal-making.”
Ryan Moreno, US Co-Head of DLA Piper’s Leveraged Finance practice
“Banks and asset managers across multiple sectors, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private credit, rely on Shana for her innovative counsel to support their various financing needs, and we’re excited to have her on board.”
Jamie Knox, US Co-Head of DLA Piper’s Leveraged Finance practice
