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Javier E. Martinez

Partner
+1.817.347.5030
Fax +1.817.347.5299

Mr. Martinez is a member of K&L Gates' finance practice group. His primary focus is  in representing lenders (and some borrowers) in secured transactions at all stages of the deal, from negotiating term sheets to booking loans to various forms of workouts including preparing for structured bankruptcies.  He routinely represents clients in traditional asset based loans and other loans with unique collateral issues like media loans and subscription lines for funds.  He also has extensive experience in cross-border transactions with an emphasis on Latin America, having represented clients in both multi-jurisdictional loan and merger transactions. 

Achievements

Mr. Martinez was named a Texas Rising Star by Law & Politics Magazine and Texas Monthly in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Professional/Civic Activities

  • Antient and Honorable Edmund Burke Society
  • Texas Aggie Bar Association
  • ABA Detention Standards Project Volunteer; Member
  • Board of Directors, Kidnet Foundation (a.k.a. Jonathan's Place)
    • Secretary, Chair of Fund Development Committee, and Parliamentarian

Speaking Engagements

Mr. Martinez presented "Loan Modifications" at the  State Bar of Texas CLE on "Suing, Defending and Negotiating with Banking Institutions" held April 2 and 3, 2009.
  • Represented agent in $1,000,000,000 syndicated loan secured by commodities related collateral.
  • Represented agent in $700,000,000 syndicated loan secured by commodities collateral in the U.S., Latin America and Europe.
  • Represented Ecuadorian clients in four-party merger with U.S.-based agricultural companies structured through holding companies in Bermuda, Panama and Ecuador. 
  • Represented an investment fund borrower in $150,000,000 loan facility secured by collateral in seven different countries.
  • Represented domestic lender in booking and working-out real estate and hotel development loans in Costa Rica.
  • Assisted in coordinating $300,000,000 international loan fraud case for a foreign sovereign.
  • Represented multi-billion dollar investment fund in collateralizing its subscription-based credit facility.