FICC Focus Credit Crunch: Akin’s Ramanathan on Capital Solutions
Nov 10, 2025
Ranesh Ramanathan, a Partner at Akin, shares his expertise in tailored capital solutions for public and private companies. He discusses the shift in public companies recognizing creative financing's value. Ranesh reflects on how market cycles influence demand and the role of asset fundamentals in investment strategies. He also highlights the need for adaptable legal teams to manage complex deals. Finally, Ranesh emphasizes the growth potential in sectors like global infrastructure as more companies seek innovative financial solutions.
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Lucky Timing At Bain Fueled Creativity
- Ranesh joined Bain Capital in March 2008 and saw crisis-driven opportunity to deploy creative capital solutions.
- He credits Bain's multi-strategy cooperation for shifting from 'coupon clipping' to creative alternative investments.
From Generalist Lawyer To Strategic Partner
- Ranesh described moving from Cleary to Citi then to Bain, shifting from pure legal roles to being a partner with legal skills.
- He valued Bain's emphasis on ethical judgment and explaining decisions beyond mere legality.
Why Akin Was The Right Fit
- Ranesh explained why Akin was a better home than Kirkland by aligning client base and avoiding conflict pitfalls.
- He emphasized Akin's complementary practices like tariffs, lobbying, and sovereign relationships as deal enablers.