Transactional practice in the private equity group covering a wide range of transactions including primarily leveraged buyout transactions, recapitalizations, mergers, venture capital/growth equity investments, and bank and mezzanine financings (as both borrower's and lender's counsel). Extensive previous experience as general and limited partner counsel in the formation of private equity funds and mezzanine debt funds.

Named "Up and coming" in Private Equity: Buyouts by the Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Said to combine "'great judgment with a pragmatic approach.' Clients value his business acumen and look to him for commercial guidance." Also mentioned in IFLR1000's Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms as receiving "considerable praise from peers" in Private equity – Transactions and nominated to the Guide to the World's Leading Private Equity Lawyers 3rd Edition and the Guide to the World's Leading Private Equity Lawyers 4th Edition. Recognized in The Legal 500 U.S. for Private Equity Buyouts in 2013 and 2014. Selected as a "CUP Catalyst" by the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) in 2012, a distinction that recognizes leaders in the legal services industry who have made noteworthy contributions to their community.