Practices
Sophia is a partner in the Corporate Finance Group at Seward & Kissel. Sophia joined the firm in 2016 and represents both lenders and borrowers in connection with debt financing and other credit transactions.
Sophia’s practice spans a wide array of debt financing transactions, including the representation of U.S. banks, foreign banks, credit funds, and other institutional lenders in secured and unsecured financing arrangements, in particular in the asset-based lending market. Sophia’s work negotiating and drafting credit agreements across all industries is informed by experience she gained while seconded to the New York office of DNB Bank, where she structured and coordinated secured loans. Sophia also has significant experience in structuring joint ventures in connection with a variety of U.S and cross-border business transactions.
Sophia has been honored as a Rising Star by Private Debt Investor, Legal 500 and New York Super Lawyers. Sophia received her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and her B.A. from Swarthmore College, where she played NCAA Division III field hockey.
Publications
- Co-authored, “FinCEN Imposes New Reporting Requirements on LLCs and Other Entities,” Seward & Kissel (December 1, 2023)
- Co-authored, “U.S. Private Placements: Secured Notes for Vessel Owners,” Seward & Kissel (November 30, 2022)