Joe Patterson

Joe’s experience includes the following representations:

• Represented leading direct lender as administrative agent and collateral agent in connection with a US$125 million term loan and a US$30 million revolving loan for the acquisition of a science-driven health and wellness company. 
• Represented leading direct lender as lead arranger and administrative agent in connection with a US$245 million senior credit facility for a commercial refrigeration, kitchen, and equipment maintenance company. 
• Represented leading direct lender as lead arranger in a US$64.47 million term loan, a US$15 million delayed draw term loan and a US$7.5 million revolving credit facility to finance the acquisition of a privately held diversified real estate acquisition and development company. 
• Represented leading direct lender as lead arranger in a US$105 million term loan, a US$60 million delayed draw term loan, and a US$25 million revolving facility to finance the acquisition of a distributor and wholesaler of paper and janitorial products. 
• Represented leading direct lender as lead arranger in connection with a secured facility consisting of a US$215 million term loan, a US$100 million delayed draw term loan and a US$20 million revolving facility used to finance the acquisition of an industry-leading platform of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service providers. 
• Represented direct lending business of global asset manager in providing a US$185 million committed syndicated credit facility for the acquisition of engaging software-related businesses. 
• Represented a Boulder, Colorado-based biotech company, in securing gross proceeds of up to US$90 million through the combination of an underwritten public offering and a senior secured debt facility. 
• Represented a major financial institution and a joint venture finance company as lead arranger and administrative agent in connection with US$90 million senior secured credit facilities to finance the acquisition by a private equity firm of a baking company. 
• Represented direct lending business of global asset manager in connection with a US$440 million committed syndicated revolving credit facility for the acquisition of the leading supplier of drivetrain needs. 
• Represented a private equity sponsor in connection with US$125 million senior secured credit facilities to finance the acquisition of a healthcare subrogation services company. 
• Represented a major financial institution and a joint venture finance company as lead arranger and administrative agent in connection with US$59.2 million senior secured credit facilities to finance the acquisition by a private equity firm of an electrical construction company. 
• Represented one of the largest banks in North America as lead arranger and administrative agent in connection with US$62.5 million senior secured credit facilities to finance an add-on acquisition by a private rail platform company. 
• Represented the private credit arm of a global asset manager as lead arranger and administrative agent in connection with US$230 million senior secured credit facilities to finance the acquisition by a private equity firm of an automotive parts company. 
• Represented leading direct lender as administrative agent in connection with a US$230 million first lien term loan and revolving credit facility for the acquisition of a global manufacturer of automotive glass products.