Rajani Gupta
Biography
Overview
Rajani Gupta is a partner in White & Case's Debt Finance practice, based in New York. She represents banks and other financial institutions as lenders and strategic investors, as well as private equity funds and corporations as borrowers in domestic and international financings. Rajani is recognized as a Leading Individual and is ranked Band 4 by Chambers USA, Banking & Finance (2020-2024), who noted that she is a "go-to finance attorney" due to her "quality of expertise and level of work." Clients state that she is "knowledgeable, commercial, quick and efficient" and that she's "a solid lawyer who's smart and thoughtful." Clients also note that, "she's great at representing you, she's good at fighting for things you need but never leaves people on the other side of the table feeling disrespected." In addition, Rajani was recognized as one of New York Law Journal's Rising Stars of 2017 and in the annual list of "Top 40 under 40" lawyers in the Daily Journal.
Los Angeles
Experience
Representation of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, a Lender and an Issuing Bank, in connection with US$1 billion senior secured credit facilities provided to Dayforce, Inc. (f/k/a/ Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.) The US$1 billion senior secured credit facilities are comprised of term loans in an aggregate principal amount of US$650 million and a US$350 million revolving credit facility. Proceeds from the term loans were used to repay and terminate the company's existing senior secured credit facility and the revolving facility can be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. Dayforce, Inc. is a global human capital management software company providing a platform for human resources, payroll, benefits, workforce management, and talent management functionality.
Representation of JPMorgan Chase, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent, collateral agent and lender, in addition to BMO, MUFG, Stifel and Comerica as lead arrangers, in connection with secured loans to The Action Environmental Group related to the acquisition of equity by funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation and debt recapitalization in Intestate Waste Services (IWS). IWS is a vertically integrated solid waste and recycling service provider serving greater New York City and New Jersey with a diverse range of residential, industrial, construction and commercial customers.
Representation of lead arranger and administrative agent in connection with US$955 million first term loans, US$165 million revolving credit facility, US$200 million delayed draw commitments, a US$280 million second lien term loans for the refinancing of existing debt and other general corporate purpose by DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2, Inc.
Representation of the joint lead arrangers and bookrunners on a US$750 million first lien facilities refinancing for Midwest Physician Administrative Services, LLC, the largest independent, multi-specialty physician group in Illinois, and a portfolio company of Ares Management's Private Equity Group.
Representation of the administrative agent, joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners for a US$1.3 billion first lien term loan (US$1.06 billion closing date first lien term loan and US$240 million first lien delayed draw term loan) for the acquisition of TricorBraun Holdings, Inc., North America's largest primary packaging distributor, by AOT Packaging Products AcquisitionCo LLC, a portfolio company of Ares Management Corporation's Private Equity Group and Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan Board.
Representation of the lead arrangers and the administrative agent on the US$1.04 billion syndicated financing for the acquisition by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and Novo Holdings A/S of WCG Clinical, the only specialty clinical services organization.
