McDermott’s 2025 Finance Strategies Forum

May 15, 2025 | New York, NY

Overview

McDermott Will & Emery is delighted to invite you to our 2025 Finance Strategies Forum, hosted at the Vandy Club in our New York office.

This half-day event, designed for industry leaders, will feature insightful panel discussions, and provide a platform for thought-provoking conversations and networking opportunities.

Following the program, join us for a reception to unwind and connect with fellow industry professionals while enjoying signature cocktails and gourmet snacks.

We hope you’ll join us!

Thursday, May 15, 2025
2:00 – 6:00 PM (EDT)

McDermott Will & Emery
One Vanderbilt Ave
Vandy Club, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10017

Agenda

FEATURED SESSIONS (all times in EDT):

SPONSOR-LED SYNDICATIONS: HOW TO GET FROM A GRID TO A CLUB

2:35 – 3:15 pm

Selecting and managing a debt syndicate to closing is a tricky process. Learn some tips and tricks on how to evaluate lenders, compare terms, and find the best club for your transaction.

THE FUND FINANCING PLAYBOOK: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

3:15 – 3:55 pm

This panel will explore the key considerations for financing alternatives supported by a sponsor, such as fund guarantees, capital call agreements, and portfolio company lines of credit, as well as when to offer these solutions and when to seek alternatives.

HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE CHOPPY WATERS

4:15 – 4:55 pm

In a business’s life cycle, restructuring is almost as inevitable as taxes. Our panel will give you the tools to become skilled wayfinders through restructuring, special situations, and workouts.

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