Profile
William C. Donovan focuses his practice on corporate, finance and restructuring matters. His practice includes representing banks, funds, finance companies and other providers of capital in various commercial loan transactions (including venture debt financings, sponsor acquisition financings, asset based loans, cash flow loans, second lien, "tranche-B", mezzanine and subordinated debt financings and intercreditor relationships). Bill is also experienced in and regularly represents private equity firms and other investors in commercial loan transactions and acquisition financings.
Concentrations
- Debt financing
- Venture Capital
- Bankruptcy and debt restructuring
- Private equity
Capabilities
Experience
- Represented HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Administrative Agent with respect to a $225,000,000 syndicated secured credit facility in favor of a leading aircraft engine and component part leasing company and distributor.
- Represented leading finance company in a $50,000,000 asset-based credit facility for a cell phone and accessory distributor.
- Represented a borrower in a $55 million term loan secured by fine art and collectibles.
- Represented a U.S.-based hedge fund in the acquisition and financing of a $130 million portfolio of worldwide companies specializing in manufacturing automobile and powertrain components.
- Represented a U.S.-based hedge fund in the acquisition and financing of a $700 million consumer products company.
- Represented a U.S.-based hedge fund in the acquisition and financing of a $130 million portfolio of worldwide companies specializing in manufacturing automobile and powertrain components.
- Represented the borrower in a $75 million financing secured by intellectual property rights and in the related work out and restructuring.
- Represented a U.S.-based hedge fund in the acquisition and financing of a $124 million division of a manufacturing and technology conglomerate.
- Represented the mezzanine lender in a $40 million financing to a multinational fitness equipment manufacturer.
- Represented a U.S.-based hedge fund in a $75 million financing a portfolio company specializing in logistics and trucking.
- Represented a U.S.-based hedge fund in numerous acquisition and financings in the health care and medical facilities industry.
- Represented a borrower, a regional clothing store chain, in a $225 million credit facility.
- Represented numerous U.S. based hedge funds in subscription line and NAV loan financings.
- Representation of the Administrative Agent and a syndicate of lenders and participants in the workout and restructuring of an aggregate $750 million of loans to a major timeshare developer, involving multiple timeshare receivables facilities, acquisition and development facilities and construction facilities.
- Represented a destination club in the purchase of assets out of Chapter 11 and related financing transactions.
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, Boston magazine, "Top Lawyers - Corporate Law," 2022
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," 2009-2015
- Member, Winning Team, "Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (Over $100 million to $1 billion)" for the Chapter 11 reorganization of HMX, LLC, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Award, 2014
- Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of "America’s Best Corporate Law Firms," 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013
- Member, Boston Bar Association
Credentials
Education
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J.D., cum laude, Suffolk University Law School
- Case Comment Editor, Suffolk University Law Review
- B.A., Politics, cum laude, Brandeis University
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts