International law firm Nixon
Peabody LLP has named Craig D. Mills as leader of the firm’s Global Finance
practice. Mr. Mills represents both banks and other financial institutions
as well as many different types of borrowers and other users of capital in a
wide range of debt finance transactions.
"Craig not only provides exceptional legal advice and great service to his
clients, but he is also a visionary firm leader," said Philip B. Taub, Chair of
Nixon Peabody's Business Department. "Our clients will benefit from
Craig’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit as he leads our team of attorneys
and expands our global finance practice - a strategic priority for our
firm."
Mr. Mills regularly represents financial institutions, including banks and
mutual fund companies, in a wide range of domestic and international secured and
unsecured commercial loan transactions and structured finance matters. He has
extensive experience representing clients in complex, multibank syndicated
credit transactions, asset based transactions, equipment finance transactions
(including both leveraged and single investor transactions), mezzanine and
subordinated debt facilities, intercreditor matters, workouts, restructurings,
and other related issues.
Mr. Mills graduated from Boston University School of Law and received his
undergraduate degree from Bucknell University. He serves as a member of
the Board of Trustees of Bucknell University, currently serving as an officer of
the Board. Chambers USA has recognized Mr. Mills as one of America’s Leading
Lawyers for Business in both 2009 and 2010.