David L. Ruediger

David Ruediger is a Partner with the Firm and Co-Chair of the Debt Finance group. He represents banks, finance companies, public and private investment funds, equity sponsors, portfolio companies and public and private borrowers in syndicated lending transactions, private and public note offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and debt financings, distressed debt investments, restructurings, workouts, and bankruptcies. David has been recognized as a leader in his field by Chambers USA from 2008-2024.

• Represented agents and arrangers in syndicated lending transactions, including:
  • $570 million asset-based financing in favor of a wine and spirits distributor
  • $400 million asset-based financing in favor of a distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC and related equipment
  • $120 million financing in favor of an insurance holding company
  • $250 million financing in favor of a luxury clothing retailer
  • $400 million cross-border financing in favor of an international industrial supplier
  • $340 million financing in favor of a minerals processor
  • $80 million acquisition financing in favor of an aerospace manufacturer
• Represented business development companies, private investment funds and other financial investors in multi-tranche “second lien” debt financings, mezzanine investments, second lien loans, “unitranche” financings, subordinated note financings, and distressed debt restructurings
• Represented equity sponsors and operating companies in connection with mergers, acquisitions and recapitalizations, including:
  • The leveraged buy-out of an adhesive manufacturer
  • The leveraged buy-out of an oil field services company
  • The leveraged buy-out of a behavioral health specialty company
  • The leveraged buy-out of a public communications company
• Represented an international manufacturer and distributor of industrial products in a €375 million bond exchange