Co-Head, Banking & Finance, Global Head of Liability Management and Strategic Capital Solutions
Weil
Justin Lee is Co-Head of Weil’s Banking & Finance practice and Global Head of Liability Management and Strategic Capital Solutions. His practice involves advising institutional lenders, direct lenders, asset managers and corporate borrowers on all types of bank financing transactions, with a particular expertise in complex multi-jurisdictional financings and the convergence between the syndicated and direct lending markets. He has significant experience advising on asset-based loans, investment grade lending, cross-border and domestic acquisitions, middle market and large cap financings, bridge loans, special situations, restructurings, working capital facilities and subordinated and second lien financings.
In addition to Justin’s lender-focused practice, he leads a cross-disciplinary team of attorneys from around the firm and around the globe focused on Liability Management and Strategic Capital Solutions. This group offers expert, creative advice to companies, sponsors, creditors, and investors managing complex capital structure issues where conventional financing options fall short. Justin’s team works closely with clients to address debt maturities, liquidity challenges, and other pressing financial needs through innovative, tailored solutions that provide cost-efficient alternatives to traditional restructuring. These multi-disciplinary teams have deep expertise in constructing custom liability management structures and bespoke capital solutions, including drop-downs, up-tiers, double-dips, exchange and tender offers, amend and extends, preferred equity issuances, and other strategic capital transactions.
Justin is recognized as a “Rising Star” for Banking in the U.S. by IFLR1000 and recommended for Bank Lending by Legal 500 US. He was named among the 2024 “The Next Generation list” by Lawdragon 500 X. He was named a 2020 “Rising Star” for Banking by Law360, among The M&A Advisor’s 2020 Emerging Leaders and a 2020 “Rising Star” by the New York Law Journal. Justin was also named a “Rising Star” in Banking by New York Super Lawyers, 2016-present. Justin was also named to the LGBTQ+ Bar’s 2022 “Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40” list.
