About
Shane P. Alexander advises private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, public companies, and private borrowers on complex financing transactions. His work covers syndicated and private credit financings, acquisition financings, carve-out financings, secured and unsecured credit facilities, asset-based lending, investment grade facilities, liability management, debt restructurings, and workouts. Clients rely on his commercial judgment, practical advice, and ability to identify financing issues early before transactions become more difficult in demanding deal settings.
Shane earned a J.D. from New York University School of Law. He also earned a B.A. from California State University, Fullerton, graduating magna cum laude. His education supports his work on financing structures, borrower needs, and sponsor-led transactions. He applies clear legal analysis to credit agreements, working capital facilities, cash flow facilities, and related deal documents that require precision, negotiation skill, and business-focused judgment for lenders and borrowers in transactions.
Shane represents clients across private equity, entertainment, sports, media, retail, consumer products, and technology matters. His representative work includes advising sponsors, portfolio companies, and corporate borrowers in high-value financing and refinancing matters. He helps clients assess deal terms, manage lender expectations, and pursue financing goals during acquisitions, investments, restructurings, and operational changes. His experience supports clients facing timing pressure, market uncertainty, and complex capital needs in changing debt market conditions.
Shane P. Alexander brings a practical and business-minded approach to finance matters involving sponsors and borrowers. He helps clients address roadblocks, evaluate risks, and complete transactions across the investment life cycle. His bar admissions include California and New York, supporting a broad transactional practice. Clients value his steady guidance, financing knowledge, and focus on workable solutions. Shane helps clients move important financing matters forward with confidence and clarity.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
- Member, The State Bar of California
- Member, New York State Bar Association
Licensed State
- California
- New York
Education
- New York University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - California State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges


- Banking & Finance
- Venture Capital




