Edward J. Newlands

Edward J. Newlands, a partner in Dechert’s global finance practice, focuses his practice on financing transactions in the private credit space. Mr. Newlands has extensive experience in structuring and negotiating leverage facilities in the US and Europe for asset managers including Apollo, Bain, Barings, BC Partners, Blackstone, Blue Torch, Future Standard, HPS, KKR, Lord Abbett, OFS Capital, Thoma Bravo and Varagon. He has advised on several hundred individual financing transactions totaling over US$100 billion, including ABL and structured financings, rated note feeders, private placements, NAV facilities and other bespoke structures.

Mr. Newlands is ranked in New York for Banking & Finance by Chambers USA, where clients say “Ed is smart, understands the market really well and is just a great team player. He's able to get things done effectively and quickly”, and “he's very technically sound. He can see how something impacts the entirety of the document.” In previous additions, clients have noted that “he's a great person and an exceptional attorney,” and “he is quick to respond to all of our requests and helps drive resolutions in challenging situations.” He is also recognized for his work in Commercial Lending by The Legal 500 US, where sources describe him as “incredibly talented” and “very knowledgeable and commercial.”