August 14, 2026
Willkie placed among the market leaders in 9fin's H1 2026 Private Credit law firm league tables, earning numerous top 5 borrower counsel rankings and top 10 lender counsel rankings across the U.S. and Europe.
Willkie's Private Credit & Direct Lending practice featured extensively in 9fin's league tables for both borrower-side and lender-side deals. Notably, the Firm is ranked #4 for U.S. borrower counsel, advising on 43 deals, and #6 on the lender side, advising on 23 deals. In addition, Willkie ranked #8 for the combined total deal rankings, advising both borrowers and lenders on 68 deals overall in the U.S. and Europe.
Willkie’s interdisciplinary Private Credit & Direct Lending team represents borrowers and sponsors across the full spectrum of private credit transactions. On the lender side, the Firm advises leading private credit funds and other direct lenders on origination, structuring, and documentation of credit facilities. This dual capability—counseling both sides of the market—gives Willkie a distinctive perspective and depth of experience that benefits clients across every stage of a private credit transaction.