Daniel S. Dokos, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP partner and chair of the firm’s Banking & Finance practice, was awarded the prestigious Dealmaker of the Year award by The American Lawyer in its Corporate Debt category. The highly sought after distinction is awarded to a select group of attorneys who demonstrate excellence in managing ground-breaking or industry-changing deals. Mr. Dokos is recognized for his leadership role in representing JPMorgan, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs in the secured financing for Ford Motor Company. The loan transaction, totaling $18.5 billion, was the largest corporate loan in history.
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