Milan
She advises both international and domestic lenders (including banks and private debt funds) and borrowers (including corporates and sponsors), on infrastructure financings, leveraged and investment grade acquisition financings (including private and public bid financings) and corporate investment grade lending.
Specialising in cross-border English law finance transactions, and with a particular focus on the Italian market, Evangeline is recognised for her ability to manage all aspects of a transaction with accuracy and efficiency, offering clients seamless and coordinated legal support across jurisdictions.
Milan
She advises both international and domestic lenders (including banks and private debt funds) and borrowers (including corporates and sponsors), on infrastructure financings, leveraged and investment grade acquisition financings (including private and public bid financings) and corporate investment grade lending.
Specialising in cross-border English law finance transactions, and with a particular focus on the Italian market, Evangeline is recognised for her ability to manage all aspects of a transaction with accuracy and efficiency, offering clients seamless and coordinated legal support across jurisdictions.
Washington, D.C.
Prior to joining Orrick, James was an associate at Buckley LLP. Previously, he spent nearly 10 years as a Defense Analyst and a Senior Operations Research Analyst for the U.S. Army, where he focused on cybersecurity, defense policy, and program analysis. He also spent more than three years in the defense industrial base as an IT Project Manager and Policy Analyst.
James is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE). He is conversational in Mandarin.
Washington, D.C.
Prior to joining Orrick, James was an associate at Buckley LLP. Previously, he spent nearly 10 years as a Defense Analyst and a Senior Operations Research Analyst for the U.S. Army, where he focused on cybersecurity, defense policy, and program analysis. He also spent more than three years in the defense industrial base as an IT Project Manager and Policy Analyst.
James is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE). He is conversational in Mandarin.
Houston; Austin
Serving two of Texas’s major markets, Ryan’s versatility sets him apart. He has deep industry knowledge of the energy, technology, and financial services sectors, and understands where his clients' business and legal strategies intersect. Ryan regularly represents clients across the United States in federal and state courts and in front of arbitration panels. Ryan’s energy representations include hydrocarbon producers, explorers, transporters, and refiners. Ryan’s financial services experience includes representation of institutional banks and mortgage servicers. In addition, Ryan represents and counsels leading tech companies, including SAAS and cybersecurity providers.
Ryan seeks efficient outcomes for his clients and has a track record of prevailing at the summary judgment stage. In other cases, Ryan has efficiently negotiated with opposing counsel to reach early, favorable settlements. In the event a case is not fit for early resolution, Ryan is also a seasoned trial lawyer with experience trying cases to juries, the bench, and arbitration panels.
Ryan also maintains an active pro bono practice and works closely with the Houston Bar Association, including as a former chairman and member of its Habitat for Humanity Committee.
Houston; Austin
Serving two of Texas’s major markets, Ryan’s versatility sets him apart. He has deep industry knowledge of the energy, technology, and financial services sectors, and understands where his clients' business and legal strategies intersect. Ryan regularly represents clients across the United States in federal and state courts and in front of arbitration panels. Ryan’s energy representations include hydrocarbon producers, explorers, transporters, and refiners. Ryan’s financial services experience includes representation of institutional banks and mortgage servicers. In addition, Ryan represents and counsels leading tech companies, including SAAS and cybersecurity providers.
Ryan seeks efficient outcomes for his clients and has a track record of prevailing at the summary judgment stage. In other cases, Ryan has efficiently negotiated with opposing counsel to reach early, favorable settlements. In the event a case is not fit for early resolution, Ryan is also a seasoned trial lawyer with experience trying cases to juries, the bench, and arbitration panels.
Ryan also maintains an active pro bono practice and works closely with the Houston Bar Association, including as a former chairman and member of its Habitat for Humanity Committee.
Singapore
In addition to her project finance work, Thuy has deep knowledge in corporate finance, including acquisition and share-backed financings. She also has extensive experience in general lending and finance, representing a wide array of financiers and borrowers.
Clients appreciate Thuy's ability to blend her legal insights, commercial acumen, and market insight to deliver practical, tailored solutions. She is recognized in leading international directories and was named to the ALB Rising Stars Vietnam 2023 List, among other accolades.
Singapore
In addition to her project finance work, Thuy has deep knowledge in corporate finance, including acquisition and share-backed financings. She also has extensive experience in general lending and finance, representing a wide array of financiers and borrowers.
Clients appreciate Thuy's ability to blend her legal insights, commercial acumen, and market insight to deliver practical, tailored solutions. She is recognized in leading international directories and was named to the ALB Rising Stars Vietnam 2023 List, among other accolades.
Munich
Christoph regularly acts for private equity sponsors, corporate and strategic buyers, owners and management teams.
He is frequently recommended by Legal500, JUVE and Best Lawyers Germany for M&A and Private Equity transactions and JUVE describes him as “very experienced, fast, solution-oriented”.
Christoph leads the German Orrick offices together with Stefan Schultes-Schnitzlein.
Munich
Christoph regularly acts for private equity sponsors, corporate and strategic buyers, owners and management teams.
He is frequently recommended by Legal500, JUVE and Best Lawyers Germany for M&A and Private Equity transactions and JUVE describes him as “very experienced, fast, solution-oriented”.
Christoph leads the German Orrick offices together with Stefan Schultes-Schnitzlein.
Munich
His professional focus is on providing legal advice in complex post-M&A and shareholders' disputes, in which he can particularly make use of his many years of experience as an M&A lawyer.
In addition, Sebastian advises his clients in disputes relating to major construction projects, manager liability cases and in other commercial disputes.
He also has extensive experience in advising clients on M&A transactions and corporate law matters.
Besides the above, Sebastian particularly deals with Legal Tech and Blockchain technology developments and frequently shares his knowledge by publishing articles in legal and social media.
Before joining Orrick, Sebastian worked in the Munich office of a renowned German law firm and in the Toronto office of a major Canadian law firm.
Munich
His professional focus is on providing legal advice in complex post-M&A and shareholders' disputes, in which he can particularly make use of his many years of experience as an M&A lawyer.
In addition, Sebastian advises his clients in disputes relating to major construction projects, manager liability cases and in other commercial disputes.
He also has extensive experience in advising clients on M&A transactions and corporate law matters.
Besides the above, Sebastian particularly deals with Legal Tech and Blockchain technology developments and frequently shares his knowledge by publishing articles in legal and social media.
Before joining Orrick, Sebastian worked in the Munich office of a renowned German law firm and in the Toronto office of a major Canadian law firm.