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Jonathan Michels
Corporate and Transactional LawNew York, New York
About Jonathan
Jonathan Michels is a partner at White & Case, and a member of the Firm's Capital Markets practice group. Based in New York, Jonathan's practice primarily focuses on public and private capital markets transactions, including high-yield and investment grade debt offerings, exchange offers, tender offers, consents solicitations and other liability management transactions, bridge and other acquisition ?nancing commitments and other capital markets transactions representing issuers, sponsors and investment banks in a wide variety of industries in the United States, Latin America and elsewhere abroad.
Jonathan has a proven ability to manage complex, multijurisdictional transactions and works seamlessly alongside teams of the Firm's lawyers from around the world.
Jonathan's experience and extensive knowledge of debt capital markets also allow him to quickly adapt to evolving and challenging market dynamics, and clients often look to Jonathan to find innovative and creative solutions to client and investor concerns. Jonathan has continued to be at the forefront of the high yield, special situations and liability management market, particularly in the face of the global economic challenges that sponsors, issuers, investment banks and hedge funds navigate in a volatile market landscape, including as a result of various economic and industry-specific factors.
Clients also seek Jonathan's advice to tap into his deep knowledge of acquisition financing structures, navigating multiple stages of a complex acquisition transaction and required expertise across the entire life cycle of a high-yield committed acquisition financing structure, from financing commitment, to funding of a bridge loan, to successful execution of a take-out bond financing.
Jonathan is ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 where clients say "Jonathan is exceptional, he produces outstanding work and is very client- oriented." "He is very constructive, knowledgeable, and demonstrates a commanding knowledge of the law." "Jonathan has a superb understanding of the legal issues, while remaining acutely aware of the commercial implications."
"Jonathan Michels is the best in the business. He is an expert who lives the transaction with you. He is a problem solver and is very practical. He is a pleasure to work with every step of the way."
"It is amazing the way partners like Jonathan Michels help to think like our team from a business sense, but guide us through the law to achieve our clients' goals."
"Jonathan Michels has been exceptionally great in being available at all times to handle matters or answer questions with a smile".
"I wouldn't hesitate to take any matter to Jonathan. He is all about getting the best deal, works tirelessly and can crank things out."
"An exceptional attorney."
"He's a great partner, a great team member to work with and very knowledgeable."
"Jonathan Michels is an excellent partner. He has amazing connectivity and insight not only in legal but industry matters. He's consistently available but most importantly, brings a business sense that allows him to be a true partner."
"He is the full package: he is a one-stop shop for capital markets and he is good at solving problems."
Jonathan has a proven ability to manage complex, multijurisdictional transactions and works seamlessly alongside teams of the Firm's lawyers from around the world.
Jonathan's experience and extensive knowledge of debt capital markets also allow him to quickly adapt to evolving and challenging market dynamics, and clients often look to Jonathan to find innovative and creative solutions to client and investor concerns. Jonathan has continued to be at the forefront of the high yield, special situations and liability management market, particularly in the face of the global economic challenges that sponsors, issuers, investment banks and hedge funds navigate in a volatile market landscape, including as a result of various economic and industry-specific factors.
Clients also seek Jonathan's advice to tap into his deep knowledge of acquisition financing structures, navigating multiple stages of a complex acquisition transaction and required expertise across the entire life cycle of a high-yield committed acquisition financing structure, from financing commitment, to funding of a bridge loan, to successful execution of a take-out bond financing.
Jonathan is ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 where clients say "Jonathan is exceptional, he produces outstanding work and is very client- oriented." "He is very constructive, knowledgeable, and demonstrates a commanding knowledge of the law." "Jonathan has a superb understanding of the legal issues, while remaining acutely aware of the commercial implications."
"Jonathan Michels is the best in the business. He is an expert who lives the transaction with you. He is a problem solver and is very practical. He is a pleasure to work with every step of the way."
"It is amazing the way partners like Jonathan Michels help to think like our team from a business sense, but guide us through the law to achieve our clients' goals."
"Jonathan Michels has been exceptionally great in being available at all times to handle matters or answer questions with a smile".
"I wouldn't hesitate to take any matter to Jonathan. He is all about getting the best deal, works tirelessly and can crank things out."
"An exceptional attorney."
"He's a great partner, a great team member to work with and very knowledgeable."
"Jonathan Michels is an excellent partner. He has amazing connectivity and insight not only in legal but industry matters. He's consistently available but most importantly, brings a business sense that allows him to be a true partner."
"He is the full package: he is a one-stop shop for capital markets and he is good at solving problems."