Laura Martone

Laura Martone represents financial institutions, other lenders, sponsors and borrowers in connection with a wide array of financing transations. She advises clients on the structuring, negotiation and documentation of secured and unsecured credit transactions, including asset-based loans, acquisition financings, project financings, term loans, working capital loans, commodity financings, oil and gas secured financings, real estate loans and intercreditor arrangements. Laura also represents borrowers and lenders in out-of-court restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings. She has practiced in New York, California and Texas.

Prior to entering private practice, Laura served as a law clerk to the Honorable Phil Johnson and the Honorable Michael H. Schneider of the Supreme Court of Texas.

Laura’s client representations have included:

• The administrative agent and lead arranger in secured commodity borrowing base revolving credit facilities to various energy trading companies
• A private equity sponsor and its portfolio companies in connection with acquisition financings in various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and oil and gas
• Energy lenders in syndicated, club and bilateral facilities in connection with secured reserve-based oil and gas production loans and development loans
• Global banking institutions and insurance companies in connection with construction and term loans secured by various types of real estate, including retail, office, industrial and multi-family housing
• A global fashion brand in connection with its asset-based credit arrangements