Hybrid Capital

Weil’s Hybrid Capital team advises on a full spectrum of hybrid capital instruments, including structured equity, preferred equity, convertible securities, mezzanine financing, holdco PIK structures, perpetual and redeemable preferred stock, junior capital solutions, warrants and minority equity investments. We have significant experience structuring customized financing solutions that combine debt and equity elements to meet the needs of financial sponsors, lenders and corporate issuers. Our team guides clients through intricate regulatory, tax, and credit considerations to optimize capital structures, maximize value for investors and protect against downside risk.

With expertise across private equity, debt finance, capital markets and restructuring, our Hybrid Capital team is able to deliver practical and tailored advice informed by deep market knowledge, a sophisticated understanding of capital structures, and a track record of executing complex, bespoke financing solutions. Our multidisciplinary collaboration across the U.S. and Europe ensures transactions are structured to align with investor objectives, risk appetite and liquidity considerations while driving efficiency on cross-border deals.

Having been steeped in the industry from the start, clients benefit from our 30+ years of sophisticated market knowledge and our ability to provide insight that goes beyond just transactional advice. We combine legal, commercial and strategic insights to deliver cutting-edge financing structures that adapt to shifting market conditions and investor demands. Our team’s deep experience allows us to anticipate challenges and structure innovative solutions that drive efficiency, mitigate risk and enhance returns for clients.