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Dennis Sullivan became a partner in the Firm's General Practice Group in 1997 after serving as Special Counsel from 1994-1996. Selected Transactions Mr. Sullivan is an active member of the Firm's Commodities, Futures and Derivatives Group. He has assisted in the creation and operation of triple-A rated derivative products companies for: Athilon; Bear Stearns; Morgan Stanley; and Nomura. Mr. Sullivan regularly represents dealers and end users in connection with structuring and documenting a wide variety of swaps and other derivatives, including equity, credit default and commodity swaps, options and forwards. Mr. Sullivan is a member of the Firm's Structured Finance Group and Commercial Lending Group. In that capacity, he: regularly represents lenders and borrowers in club and syndicated lending transactions, including secured financings and financings with complex intercreditor issues and covenant packages; has represented lessees, equity investors and lenders in connection with leveraged leases of aircraft, power generation facilities, equipment and satellite transponders; and has represented lenders in numerous financings in Latin America, including advice to Corporación Andina de Fomento in connection with the establishment and update of its A/B loan program. Mr. Sullivan also is a member of the Firm's Project Finance Group. He has represented: the senior lenders in the Malhas (US$ 1.0 billion, signed in 2003) and Cabiúnas (US$ 850 million, signed in 2000 and refinancing signed in 2006) gas projects in Brazil; Iridium in connection with the debt financing of its satellite-based telecommunication services; and GS in creation of a joint venture with US Geothermal to develop and operate the Raft River geothermal power generation facility. Rankings and Recognition The Best Lawyers in America - Recognized as a leading lawyer in Derivatives Law (2008, 2007, 2006). The Washington D.C. Area Best Lawyers - Recognized as a leading lawyer in Derivatives Law (2007). | 