A partner in the Paul, Weiss Finance Group, Suhan’s practice focuses on debt commitments and bridge loan financings for leveraged acquisitions by private equity firms, their portfolio companies and public and private companies. He also advises clients on liability management exercises, restructurings and other special situation transactions, as well as fund level NAV facilities.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers | 2027 | M&A, Finance |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2026 | M&A, Finance |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2025 | M&A, Finance |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America | 2024 | M&A, Finance |
Shim’s recent financing work for private equity sponsors includes the representation of:
- Roark Capital Group in the financing aspects of several transactions, including:
- the $11.3 billion acquisition of Dunkin’ Brands Group by Inspire Brands, a multi-brand restaurant owner and an affiliate of Roark Capital Group
- its $9.6 billion acquisition of Subway, a Connecticut-based fast food restaurant franchise
- Kohlberg & Company in the financing aspects of several transactions, including:
- alongside Mubadala Investment Company, its $3.1 billion acquisition of a majority stake in PCI Pharma Services
- its acquisition of a 50% stake in United States Infrastructure Corporation (USIC) for an enterprise value of $4.1 billion
- Brookfield Asset Management in the financing aspects of several transactions, including:
- its $1.5 billion strategic partnership with Castlelake, a Minnesota-based investment firm
- its majority ownership investment in Angel Oak Companies, a premier alternative asset manager
- its strategic investment in Hotwire Communications, a pioneering provider of all-fiber broadband and telecommunication services
- Berkshire Partners in the financing aspects of several transactions, including its acquisitions of FoodChain ID and Harvey Tool Company, among others
Shim’s recent financing work for public companies includes the representation of:
- Noble Corporation in the financing aspects of its $2.2 billion acquisition of Diamond Offshore Drilling
- IBM in the financing aspects of its sale of the Weather Company to Francisco Partners
- Inhibrx in the financing aspects of its sale of INBRX-101 to Sanofi
Shim’s restructuring and liability management experience includes the representation of:
- Centerbridge in connection with a $750 million “pari plus” private financing to Sabre Corp. and subsequent FILO Facility
- iHeartMedia in its financing activities, including multiple debt exchange and refinancing transactions, and in the financing aspects of its chapter 11 cases and $3.95 billion exit credit facilities
- Sungard Availability Services in the financing aspects of its chapter 11 cases and exit financing, which received chapter 11 approval in less than 20 hours
Shim’s fund level financing experience includes:
- A private equity buyout fund in connection with a $2.25 billion subscription line
- A private equity buyout fund in connection with a £825 million NAV facility