Gabriel Yomi Dabiri

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri is a finance attorney based in New York who advises clients on a broad range of complex financing matters in domestic and cross-border settings. He serves as the Global Head of Private Credit and Direct Lending at his firm, where he works closely with lenders, sponsors, and corporate borrowers. His practice covers special situations, debt restructurings, and bankruptcy-related transactions, with regular involvement in senior, mezzanine, subordinated, and unitranche facilities. He also advises on first- and second-lien structures. His approach is grounded in careful analysis and practical execution, with a focus on helping clients reach workable outcomes that align with their commercial priorities. Gabriel has built significant experience across many segments of private credit and direct lending, including cash flow lending, asset-based lending, subscription lines, distressed debt, debtor-in-possession financing, and real estate finance structures. His background includes extensive work on buy-and-hold private credit strategies and on broadly syndicated finance transactions. This combination allows him to support both routine financings and highly structured matters. He regularly negotiates intercreditor and subordination arrangements and advises on sensitive restructuring situations. His work reflects a balanced perspective that considers legal requirements alongside market conditions, enabling clients to move forward with a clear understanding of risks and obligations. Gabriel Yomi Dabiri brings a global outlook to his practice through dual qualification and long-term international experience. He is admitted to practice law in New York and in England and Wales, and he has lived and worked across major financial centers in North America, Europe, and Asia. He divides his professional time among these regions, which has shaped his understanding of cross-border finance and multi-jurisdictional transactions.