09 Sep 2026
Proskauer Welcomes Four-Partner Leveraged Finance Team in New York
"Proskauer adds Bill Miller, Brian Kelleher, Stephen Harper and Christopher Bevan as partners in New York to its Global Finance practice, strengthening its leveraged finance, syndicated loans and private credit capabilities."
Bill Miller is described as one of the market’s most respected practitioners, with decades advising leading financial institutions and sponsors. His practice spans leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, high-yield debt offerings, syndicated loans and equity securities. He joins Proskauer as a partner and is consistently named among the top lawyers for finance transactions by Chambers USA, Chambers Global, IFLR, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers.
Brian Kelleher brings experience representing investment banks, commercial banks and corporations in leveraged finance transactions, including high-yield debt offerings and syndicated institutional loans across the gaming, healthcare, technology and industrials sectors. He joins Proskauer as a partner and is recognized as Highly Regarded by IFLR1000 in debt and equity capital markets.
Stephen (Steve) Harper represents leading investment banks and commercial banks across a full range of financing transactions, including secured and unsecured debt offerings, bank financings and leveraged buyouts. He has advised on landmark acquisition financings such as T‑Mobile’s acquisition of Sprint and Comcast’s acquisition of Sky, was featured in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers’ "Ones to Watch" in banking and finance, and joins Proskauer as a partner.
Christopher (Chris) Bevan’s work spans private credit, banking and finance, and capital markets; he has represented leading investment banks and financial institutions in a broad range of leveraged finance and private credit transactions. He joins Proskauer as a partner and was featured in the 2025 and 2026 editions of Best Lawyers’ "Ones to Watch" in banking and finance.