Justin Hewett

Justin Hewett

Partner
New YorkHouston
About

Justin Hewett advises financial institutions and private credit funds on a broad range of financing transactions, including middle-market, asset-based, sponsor-led, syndicated, and direct lending. He has significant experience in the healthcare, life sciences, and fintech sectors.

Justin also handles energy and infrastructure finance, with a focus on renewable and other sustainable projects.

Drawing on his global background and deep industry knowledge, Justin helps clients navigate complex deal structures and demanding timelines with a calm, methodical approach.

Areas of FocusFinanceHealthcareLife SciencesTechnologyVenture and Growth Lending
Bar admissionsNew YorkTexas

EXPERIENCE

  • US$350 million facilities provided by Hercules Capital to an American aerospace and defense technology company
  • US$100 million facilities provided by Avenue Capital to an American renewable energy company
  • US$100 million facilities provided by Western Alliance Bank to an American food company
  • US$100 million first and second lien facilities jointly provided by Silicon Valley Bank and Trinity Capital to an American technology company
  • US$150 million facilities provided by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to an American technology company
  • *US$8 billion facilities provided by JPMorgan to a multinational energy and commodity trading company
  • *US$320 million first lien facilities provided by Barings for the acquisition of a global shipping company based on New Jersey
  • *US$7 billion facilities provided by a syndicate of Chinese banks in connection with China International Trust and Investment Corporation's (CITIC) acquisition of the Las Bambas copper project in Peru
  • *US$270 million facilities provided by a syndicate of lenders to a healthcare provider
  • *US$500 million facilities provided by a syndicate of lenders to a provider of insurance and reinsurance
  • *US$300 million facilities provided by Deutsche Bank to a pan-African banking conglomerate

*Denotes matters worked on prior to joining DLA Piper

Languages
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • English

Pro Bono

Justin is committed to supporting the firm's pro bono efforts. He is actively engaged in various matters involving affirmative asylum applications. He also assists with the incorporation of nonprofit organizations based in Texas and their exemption from federal and state taxes.

Education
  • LL.M., Tsinghua University
  • LL.B., The University of Western Australia

Publications

Seminars

My latest insights

Publication

Private Credit Pulse – Q3 2025

10 November 2025 .5 minute read

Publication

Private Credit Sourcing Conference: Four key takeaways

29 October 2025

Past event

Private Credit Sourcing conference

20 October 2025 .2 minute read

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Phone

+1 713 425 8428
(Work, Houston)