Connell & Wiener
Legal ServicesNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Connell & Wiener LLP is a New York-based law firm focused on domestic and cross-border lending transactions, handling a range of secured and unsecured facilities, project finance, letters of credit, leasing, trade and commodity finance, and derivatives and distressed debt matters. The practice serves financial institutions, including banks and hedge funds, acting as sole lenders, agent banks, or advisors in syndicated loans, with experience spanning straightforward loans to complex multi-tier debt structures and intercreditor arrangements. Its client base includes domestic and foreign banks, hedge funds, and other financial institutions seeking representation in leveraged and structured financing, as well as related financing matters. Founded in 1997 by Bill Connell and Paul Wiener, the firm emphasizes flexibility in designing its services around client needs and operates from New York, providing insight into both on-shore and off-shore transactions. The firm’s profile places it within the legal services industry with a specialization in banking and finance, addressing cross-border and cross-institution finance needs for a niche set of financial clients.