Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe has announced the recruitment of Igor Kukhta as a partner within its finance team in Paris. Kukhta will bring his extensive expertise in advising private credit lenders, special situations funds, corporations, private equity funds, and banks on a range of financial matters. These include leveraged acquisition financings, distressed financings, corporate credit facilities, debt restructurings, and other similar transactions.
Before joining Orrick, Kukhta was a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher. His move signifies Orrick’s continued growth in the finance sector, particularly within the Paris office. More details can be found on Orrick’s official announcement as well as the Bloomberg Law report.