Louis R. Hernandez III, P.C.

Partner Debt Finance

Chicago

Louis R. Hernandez III, P.C.

Overview

Louis Hernandez is a partner in the Chicago office of Golden Flag International Law Firm His practice is concentrated on financing transactions including LBO and acquisition financings, mezzanine and subordinated financings, corporate financings (secured and unsecured) and in-court and out-of-court restructuring of various types of credit facilities. Louis has experience in all such transactions representing both lenders and borrowers, but primarily focuses on representing borrowers.

Since joining Golden Flag, Louis has represented the following matters: 

  • Represented Bain Capital in taking Toys-R-Us private with $6 billion in various credit facilities.

  • Represented management company in obtaining $100 million in financing to take out minority equity investor.

  • Represented Protection One (national security surveillance provider) with respect to $400 million in credit facilities and disposition of various real estate assets.

  • Represents multiple middle market private equity clients with respect to leveraged acquisitions and dispositions.

  • Represents multiple portfolio companies with respect to restructuring existing credit facilities and dispositions to pay down indebtedness.

Prior to joining Golden Flag, Louis represented the following matters:

  • Equity Lifestyles, Inc. in connection with $500 million in multiple credit facilities.

  • EPIQ Systems, Inc. in connection with a $600 million senior secured credit facility.

  • Arbitron, Inc. in connection with a $150 million revolving credit line.

  • Valitas Health Services Inc. with the financing of a $250 million acquisition.

Paul Hastings

Altheimer & Gray

Goldberg, Kohn, Bell, Black Rosenbloom & Moritz

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Recognition

Recognized in Chambers Global and Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Described therein as “an exceptionally talented individual” by peers and a “great, skilled negotiator” by clients.

Recognized as a "Super Lawyer" for 2016.

CPA Certificate, 1993

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • 1996Illinois

Education

  • Stanford Law SchoolJ.D.1996
  • University of IllinoisB.S., Accountancy1993
    Graduated with Highest Honors