Rick Thide represents banks, finance companies, and corporate borrowers in a broad range of U.S. and multi-national commercial finance transactions. He also advises secured creditors and debtors in a variety of creditors’ rights and insolvency matters, including restructurings, workouts, and cash collateral and debtor-in-possession financings. Rick works with a wide range of clients, but has particular experience in the retail, technology, healthcare, and consumer products industries. Recognition The Legal 500 (2024) Representative Engagements Wells Fargo Bank, as agent, in connection with senior secured credit facilities to be used for the acquisition of the Boston Celtics NBA franchise. Represented a national bank as agent in a $1.6 billion multi-currency asset-based credit facility to a jewelry retailer. Represented a joint venture investor group in connection with $2.3 billion in asset-based credit facilities to support the investor group’s purchase out of bankruptcy of substantially all operating assets of a national department store retailer. Represented a national bank as agent in a $3.1 billion asset-based credit facility to a leading national drugstore retailer. Represented a national bank as agent in a $725 million asset-based debtor-in-possession credit facility to a department store retailer through the retailer’s bankruptcy and liquidation. Represented a national bank as agent in a $272.5 million asset-based debtor-in-possession credit facility to a specialty children’s apparel retailer through the retailer’s bankruptcy and reorganization, and in a $200 million asset-based revolving credit facility to support the retailer’s exit from bankruptcy. Represented a national bank as agent in a $400 million credit facility to support the acquisition of an MLB club. Represented a lender group in connection with a $222 million multi-tranche credit facility to a national health club chain and related workout arrangements. Education & Credentials Boston College Law School, JD (2013) The George Washington University, BA (2008) summa cum laude Admissions Massachusetts New York