Gabriel Yomi

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri is a finance attorney based in the United States whose practice centers on private credit and direct lending. He holds a global leadership position at his law firm, where he advises clients on domestic and cross-border financings, special situations, restructurings, and bankruptcy-related matters. His work is guided by clear reasoning and a practical understanding of how legal decisions affect business outcomes. He focuses on helping clients move forward with confidence as they navigate complex, often high-pressure financial environments.

Gabriel has developed substantial experience across a broad range of financing structures, including senior, mezzanine, and subordinated loans, as well as unitranche and multi-lien arrangements. He regularly advises on cash flow lending, asset-based facilities, subscription lines, distressed debt, debtor-in-possession financings, and real estate finance transactions. This broad exposure allows him to support lenders, sponsors, and borrowers in both routine financings and more complex transactions that require careful structuring and disciplined risk evaluation.

Gabriel spends much of his time focused on growing and supporting a global private credit and direct lending platform. He frequently negotiates intercreditor and subordination arrangements and advises clients facing restructuring or insolvency-related challenges. His approach emphasizes practical solutions that reflect market realities and client priorities rather than purely theoretical analysis. By understanding risk tolerance and long-term goals, he helps structure outcomes that are balanced, realistic, and responsive to changing economic conditions.

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri brings a global perspective shaped by years of living and working across major financial centers. He is admitted to practice law in the United States and in England and Wales, allowing him to advise on transactions governed by both legal systems. This dual qualification supports his work on cross-border financings and multi-jurisdictional structures, enabling him to help clients manage complexity while maintaining consistency, efficiency, and clarity across different regulatory and legal frameworks.

Gabriel began his legal career with training at an international law 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 expanded his experience in private credit matters and secured his first significant client in that space during his mid-level years. He then moved to another firm to further deepen his technical expertise and analytical discipline.

Gabriel later accepted the opportunity to establish a private credit and cross-border finance practice at a national firm, while also serving as managing partner of its New York office. During his leadership tenure, the office experienced notable growth in personnel and operations, eventually requiring expansion into additional space. He was closely involved in planning and development efforts, reflecting a belief that strong legal practices are built through thoughtful leadership and sustainable growth.

Gabriel Yomi Dabiri has an academic background that combines economics, political science, and law, reflecting an early interest in the interaction between markets and legal systems. This education supports his ability to assess transactions from both legal and economic perspectives, particularly in matters involving layered capital structures and competing stakeholder interests. His training enables him to approach complex issues with balance, clarity, and careful judgment.