David F. Hayes

Partner

"David Hayes has strong capabilities in a range of financing matters. He often works with borrower clients."

Chambers USA, Banking & Finance

"David is an excellent deal attorney and is always looking out for his clients."

Chambers USA, Banking & Finance

"David moves mountains to deliver exceptional service on time. He is incredibly commercial."

Chambers USA, Banking & Finance

David is a partner in the Global Corporate Group in the firm's Chicago office. He focuses his practice on private equity, leveraged finance, venture capital, sports financings and other debt financing transactions.

Experience

Representative matters

Represented CIBC Bank USA in connection with a $550,000,000 syndicated credit facility for a full-service global aviation network.
Advised Wind Point Partners in connection with its platform acquisition of Buske Lines Inc., a contract warehousing and supply chain services provider for the food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods sectors.
Represented Wind Point Partners with its $135.6 million senior secured credit facility provided by Churchill Asset Management and a mezzanine note purchase agreement entered into with Yukon Partners for the issuance of up to $38.5 million of subordinated notes to fund Wind Point’s acquisition of D&H United.

Recognitions

  • Listed as Highly Regarded in IFLR1000 Global for United States, Illinois Banking, 2023-2025

  • Ranked in Chambers USA for Illinois Banking & Finance, 2022-2026

Credentials

Education

  • John Marshall Law School, 2009, J.D.
  • John Marshall Law School, 2009, LL.M.

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • Illinois

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