DLA Piper has announced the appointment of Maria Cornilsen as a partner in its leveraged finance practice, bolstering its operations in New York. The announcement, made on January 15, underscores the firm’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in the domain of complex financial transactions. Cornilsen comes with a wealth of experience, having represented an array of clients including investment and commercial banks, private credit funds, direct lenders, and corporate borrowers, both public and private.
Cornilsen’s expertise spans a wide spectrum of debt financing transactions across the US and European broadly syndicated and private credit markets. Her proficiency covers leveraged and investment grade acquisition finance, general corporate finance, and bridge lending, along with venture, growth lending, and secured and unsecured credit facilities. Her role at DLA Piper will likely involve leveraging her vast knowledge to navigate the intricate landscape of financial transactions on behalf of the firm’s diverse clientele.
The move reflects DLA Piper’s strategic intent to deepen its bench strength in financial services at a time when the market is witnessing heightened activity in leveraged finance. As global economic conditions continue to evolve, expertise in managing sophisticated financial deals remains a cornerstone for legal firms advising both lenders and borrowers. Cornilsen’s addition to the team is expected to further enrich the firm’s offering in this pivotal practice area.
For further details, please refer to the announcement by DLA Piper.