Gibson Dunn has appointed Duncan McKay as head of fund finance and partner, expanding its structured credit capabilities.
McKay has joined the law firm following three years at Fried Frank, prior to this he was partner at Kirkland & Ellis.
The firm said McKay brings expertise in structuring and executing complex rated note feeder and collateralised fund obligation transactions, following extensive work on fund financings and capital raisings for alternative asset managers, investment fund sponsors and direct lenders in the US and internationally.
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“Duncan is highly regarded as a leading sponsor-side fund finance lawyer, with rare experience across complex fund finance and structured capital transactions,” said Shukie Grossman, global chair of the investment funds practice group. “As the investment funds landscape continues to evolve and demand for liquidity solutions increases, Duncan’s innovative approach and execution will be invaluable to our clients and further strengthen the firm’s global platform.”
McKay will be based in the firm’s New York office. Gibson Dunn advises financial sponsors on financing transactions including secondaries and continuation vehicles, private credit and direct lending platforms.
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“With its elite finance and investment funds practice groups and deep experience across private-markets asset classes, the firm is uniquely positioned to support the evolving needs of asset manager and fund sponsor clients,” McKay said. “I’m excited to contribute to the ongoing expansion of its investment funds, fund finance and structured capital capabilities in the US and other key markets.”
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