Mayer Brown · 24 Sep, 09:43 · Finance briefing

Mayer Brown expands premier finance platform with addition of leveraged finance and private credit partner Kerrick Seay in New York | News

Mayer Brown has strengthened its premier finance platform by appointing Kerrick Seay as a partner in its New York office.

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Mayer Brown has strengthened its premier finance platform by appointing Kerrick Seay as a partner in its New York office. Seay joins the firm with extensive expertise in leveraged finance and private credit, sectors that are currently experiencing significant growth and complexity. This strategic hiring underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in high-stakes financial transactions. For professionals tracking legal market trends, this move highlights the increasing demand for specialised counsel in private credit markets, reflecting broader shifts in capital allocation strategies across the financial services industry.

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