Gabriel Yomi Dabiri is a finance attorney based in the United States who serves as the Global Head of Private Credit and Direct Lending at his firm. In this role, he advises clients on a broad range of finance transactions, including domestic and cross-border matters, special situations, debt restructurings, and bankruptcies. His work is grounded in a practical understanding of market realities, and he is known for delivering thoughtful, measured advice aligned with the commercial objectives of lenders, sponsors, and borrowers operating in complex financial environments. Gabriel has developed deep experience across many forms of leveraged finance, including senior, mezzanine, and subordinated lending, as well as unitranche and first- and second-lien structures. His background also covers cash flow lending, asset-based facilities, subscription lines, distressed debt, debtor-in-possession financings, and real estate finance arrangements. Through years of hands-on deal work, he has gained the ability to navigate both routine financings and highly complex transactions, offering clients steady guidance that balances legal precision with commercial awareness. Gabriel focuses much of his current practice on expanding his firm's global private credit and direct lending capabilities. He regularly negotiates intercreditor and subordination arrangements and advises on restructuring and insolvency-related matters that require careful judgment. His approach emphasizes listening closely to client needs, understanding risk tolerance, and helping structure solutions that are sustainable over the long term. By combining technical knowledge with a calm, solution-oriented mindset, he supports clients through demanding negotiations and uncertain market conditions. Gabriel Yomi Dabiri brings a distinctly international perspective to his work, shaped by years of living and working across multiple global financial centers. He is dual-qualified to practice law in the United States and England and Wales, allowing him to advise on transactions governed by the two most commonly used legal systems in global finance. This background enables him to assist with multi-jurisdictional structures and cross-border financings, while remaining attentive to the practical challenges that arise when different legal, regulatory, and cultural frameworks intersect. Gabriel began his legal career after law school by training at an international firm, where he worked across several offices and built a strong foundation in banking and finance. He later joined another global firm as an associate, where he secured his first significant private credit client early in his career. He eventually moved to another firm to deepen his exposure to private credit work, crediting these early roles for shaping his analytical discipline and technical skill set. These experiences prepared him to later build and lead practices from the ground up. Gabriel later accepted an opportunity to establish a private credit and cross-border finance practice at a national firm, where he was also promoted to serve as managing partner of its largest office. During his leadership tenure, the office experienced substantial growth in headcount and operations, requiring physical expansion and thoughtful planning. He played an active role in shaping the office environment and culture, demonstrating a commitment not only to legal excellence but also to building sustainable teams and supportive professional spaces. Gabriel Yomi Dabiri holds an academic background in economics, political science, and law, reflecting an early interest in how legal systems and financial markets interact. His dual legal qualifications have proven especially valuable in advising on sophisticated international transactions. Beyond his legal practice, he is actively engaged in philanthropy and community service, including board service and volunteer work focused on economic empowerment and health initiatives. Through mentoring and knowledge sharing, he remains committed to contributing positively to the legal and financial communities he serves.