James Gavin

James Gavin

Partner
About
James Gavin represents banks, private credit providers and other financial institutions in a broad range of commercial lending transactions. His practice focuses on structuring, negotiating and documenting secured and unsecured credit facilities across a variety of industries, including acquisition financings, syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, asset-based lending, real estate financing and other complex financing transactions.

James also advises clients on the formation, organization and ongoing compliance of private equity funds in Puerto Rico. His experience includes counseling funds on governance, regulatory compliance and operation matters, providing practical guidance on the legal and regulatory issues affecting private equity funds in Puerto Rico.
Areas of FocusFinanceCorporate
Bar admissions / Professional QualificationsPuerto Rico
Education
  • JD, Boston College Law School, 2014
  • BA, Political Science, Boston College, 2011

EXPERIENCE

  • Represented domestic and international financial institutions in connection with secured and unsecured syndicated and bilateral credit facilities across a broad range of industries.
  • Represented lenders in acquisition financing related to strategic acquisitions in Puerto Rico and throughout the United States and Latin America.
  • Advised financial institutions on real estate financing transactions in Puerto Rico involving commercial, hospitality, residential and mixed use properties.
  • Represented lenders in cross-border financing transaction including Puerto Rico and U.S. borrowers and collateral.
  • Advised client on the formation and organization of private equity funds in Puerto Rico, including fund structuring and organizational matters.
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, James Gavin was a member of the Corporate practice group at a premier full-service law firm in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Additional Information

  • Review Articles Editor, Boston College International and Comparative Law, 2013-2014