Milbank LLP is pleased to announce that Global Leveraged Finance partner Marcus Dougherty has again been named one of the Top Financing Lawyers in North America by MergerLinks. This noteworthy recognition, placing Mr. Dougherty among the top ten financing lawyers in the region, reinforces his continued presence on a large volume of the most innovative deals across a breadth of industries, solidifying his stellar role within the US lending market.
Mr. Dougherty is known for structuring the financings of complex leveraged buyouts in both the broadly syndicated and private credit markets. Placing ninth overall in the region by aggregate deal value, Mr. Dougherty notably had the highest number of deals (volume) of all recognized financing lawyers for 2025.
Mr. Dougherty, who serves as Practice Group Leader of Milbank’s US leveraged finance practice and co-head of the firm’s Global Leveraged Finance Group, is distinguished for advising the world’s top banks and direct lenders on acquisition financings, including leveraged buyouts, tender offers and other going-private transactions. Mr. Dougherty’s ability to craft sophisticated financings to meet clients’ unique challenges, along with his consistent top-tier placement across Chambers USA (Band 1), Legal 500 and IFLR1000 (Market Leader), underscores his pivotal role in advising on the most renowned deals.
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April 16, 2026
