New Partner brings extensive experience in asset-based lending, syndicated debt facilities, acquisition financings, and debtor-in-possession and bankruptcy exit financings. Marc R. Leduc has joined Choate as a Partner in the Firm’s Finance & Restructuring Group, where he will advise commercial banks and private credit lenders on a broad range of domestic and international finance transactions and debt restructurings. Marc has extensive experience representing agents and arrangers on complex secured and unsecured lending transactions across industries including manufacturing, retail, transportation, financial services, and emerging technologies. He has served as lead counsel on acquisition financings, asset-based credit facilities, and debtor-in-possession and bankruptcy exit financings. Marc advises clients in debt workouts and restructurings, both in and out of court, and works with companies and lenders transacting business across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. He will advise clients seeking strategic guidance on multinational credit facilities and special situation transactions. “Marc brings exceptional legal experience along with a sophisticated and well-developed business perspective to clients across the full spectrum of our finance and restructuring practice,” said John Ventola, Department Chair of Choate’s Finance and Restructuring Group. “His ability to navigate complex financing transactions makes him an outstanding addition to our team.” Prior to joining Choate, Marc practiced at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and Bingham McCutchen, and served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Marc earned his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School and a B.S. in Finance and Philosophy from Boston College.