Gabriel Yomi Dabiri is a finance attorney based in New York who advises clients on a wide range of complex financing transactions. He currently serves as the Global Head of Private Credit and Direct Lending at his law firm, where he counsels clients on domestic and cross-border financings, special situations, debt restructurings, and bankruptcy-related matters. His work spans both routine and highly structured transactions, and he approaches each engagement with a practical mindset that reflects a deep understanding of how legal frameworks intersect with commercial realities. Gabriel has developed broad technical experience across multiple layers of the capital structure, including senior, mezzanine, and subordinated loans, as well as unitranche facilities and first- and second-lien arrangements. He regularly advises on cash flow and asset-based lending, subscription lines, distressed debt, debtor-in-possession financing, and real estate finance structures. This experience allows him to support lenders, sponsors, and borrowers in navigating both traditional financings and situations that require careful judgment under time and market pressure. Gabriel has built a significant portion of his practice around private credit, including extensive exposure to buy-and-hold strategies and broadly syndicated finance transactions. Through this work, he has gained insight into the priorities and risk considerations of private credit funds, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers. He draws on this background to guide clients through transactions ranging from straightforward financings to complex, market-leading deals, always aiming to align legal execution with the client’s broader business objectives. Gabriel Yomi Dabiri is deeply involved in growing the global private credit and direct lending practice at his firm. He routinely negotiates complex intercreditor and subordination arrangements and advises on challenging restructuring and bankruptcy matters. His approach balances technical precision with an appreciation for the client’s commercial goals, enabling him to offer solutions that thoughtfully manage risk while remaining workable in real-world conditions. He is known for focusing on clarity, collaboration, and outcomes rather than unnecessary complexity. Gabriel brings a global perspective to his practice through dual qualification as an attorney in New York and a solicitor in England and Wales. He has lived and worked in multiple international financial centers and divides his time between New York, London, and Singapore. This background allows him to advise on multi-jurisdictional transactions with sensitivity to local legal requirements while maintaining consistency across cross-border structures, an ability that is particularly valuable in international finance matters. Gabriel Yomi Dabiri began his legal career by training at a leading international law firm across several major offices before continuing his development at another global firm in the banking and finance practice. He later joined a firm that offered greater exposure to private credit work. Subsequently, he accepted the opportunity to build a private credit and cross-border finance practice from the ground up at a national firm, where he also served as managing partner of the New York office. In addition to his legal work, he remains committed to philanthropy, board service, and mentoring, using his experience to support both community initiatives and the development of future professionals.