Firm deepens bench with team of partners to be based in New York

NEW YORK, August 3, 2020 - Proskauer, a leading international law firm, announced today that four partners - Frederic L. Ragucci, Michael M. Mezzacappa, Marc B. Friess and Ji Hye You - have joined the Firm’s Private Credit practice in New York. The addition of this group adds further depth to Proskauer’s market-leading private credit group, which includes more than 60 lawyers globally.

“As the private credit market continues to expand internationally, clients look to Proskauer for our market knowledge, bench strength and our ability to develop innovative solutions for their most complex legal challenges. Fred, Mike, Marc and Ji Hye are outstanding lawyers and their experience and focus on providing outstanding client service complements our first class group of lawyers and will add to the depth and breadth of our team,” said Steven M. Ellis, Chairman of Proskauer and Co-Chair of the Private Credit Group. 

 “We are thrilled to have Fred, Mike, Marc and Ji Hye on our team.  Their addition will help us to expand further into the areas of complex credits, non-sponsored transactions and special situations loans,” said Stephen A. Boyko, Co-Chair of Proskauer’s Corporate Department and Private Credit Group

“Proskauer is the leading firm in the private credit space. We are excited to join them, and look forward to working together to provide our clients with the highest quality advice across a range of disciplines, including private credit, private investment funds, bankruptcy and restructuring, litigation, and labor and employment. It is a natural fit for our team,” said Fred Ragucci.

Jae Kim and Brian Harvey will also be joining Proskauer as Special Finance Counsel. The lawyers join from Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP.