Andrew Jacobs Joins Winston & Strawn in New York Office

Winston & Strawn recently announced the arrival of Andrew Jacobs to the firm’s New York office. He joins the firm’s Transactions Department as a partner in the Finance Practice. Andrew focuses his practice on advising leading investment banking firms and commercial banks in public and private financing transactions, including secured and unsecured debt offerings and leveraged buyouts. He has a broad range of financing experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions

“Andrew’s extensive experience in large-cap leveraged finance, syndicated lending and private credit further advances our abilities to guide clients who are navigating this evolving landscape,” said Mats Carlston, co-chair of Winston’s Finance Practice, in the press release announcing his arrival. “He adds considerable depth to our finance practice as we continue to broaden our leveraged finance offerings in loans and bonds.”

“I decided to join Winston & Strawn because the finance practice presented an exciting opportunity for professional development and for continued practice at the highest level,” Andrew told Law360. “The firm’s existing platform stood out to me as one that is both growth-oriented and deeply committed to client service, aligning well with my professional goals and values.”

“As someone who is highly growth- and goal-oriented, I find that the firm’s dynamic platform aligns well with my ambitions,” he said. “I’m particularly impressed with Winston's existing client base and look forward to contributing to the continued expansion of its debt finance and private credit practices.”

Andrew’s move to Winston has been covered in the following media outlets:

• “Winston & Strawn ‘doubles down’ on leveraged finance growth,” International Financial Law Review
• “Winston & Strawn Adds Leveraged Finance Partner In NY,” Law360
• “Leveraged Finance Attorney Jacobs Joins Winston & Strawn,” The Deal
• “Winston & Strawn Adds Andrew Jacobs as Transactions Partner,” Bloomberg Law
• “Winston & Strawn Expands Leveraged Finance Group with Addition of Andrew Jacobs in New York,” ABF Journal
• “Winston & Strawn Expands Leveraged Finance Group, Adds Jacobs in New York,” ABL Advisor
• “This week’s people moves,” International Financial Law Review
• “Winston & Strawn Expands Leveraged Finance Group With Addition of Andrew Jacobs in New York,” Attorney At Law Magazine
• “Wake Up Call,” Bloomberg Law