Bio

Michael Romaya focuses on banking and finance matters and routinely represents financial institutions, borrowers, agents, sponsors, mezzanine providers and other investors (both regulated and nonregulated) in a wide range of financings and structures. They include bilateral, syndicated deals, secured and unsecured credit facilities, first lien/second lien credit facilities, mezzanine financings and cross-border financings. Michael also helps investors consummating equity co-investments and equity “kickers.” Michael’s experience encompasses leveraged buyout and leveraged recapitalization loans, asset-based loans, distressed debt financings, including debtor-in-possession (DIP) financings, and real estate financing. His practice also focuses on representing lenders and borrowers on workouts and restructuring of troubled credits. Additionally, Michael advises companies on different areas of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, and serves as the outside general counsel for numerous companies assisting them with respect to day-to-day business issues. In 2018, Michael was reappointed by Gov. Rick Snyder and continues to serve on the Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs. The commission works within the Department of Civil Rights and acts in an advisory capacity to the governor.