Chris McAlister

Chris McAlister advises a variety of financial institutions, lenders and borrowers on sophisticated financing transactions, corporate matters and securities matters. With a nationwide practice spanning commercial finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities matters and corporate counseling, he helps clients structure tailored capital solutions that align legal strategy with broader business objectives.

From his base in Dallas, Chris works with clients across the United States on a wide range of secured and unsecured lending transactions. Financial institutions rely on him to structure, negotiate and document complex credit facilities, including securities-based lending arrangements, private equity fund finance transactions and management company fee facilities. He brings a practical understanding of the commercial and regulatory considerations that shape financing transactions and helps clients navigate nuanced collateral and structuring issues.

Chris is known for his work in the ultra-high-net-worth market, where lenders and borrowers seek financing solutions tailored to unique asset portfolios and investment strategies. His experience includes sports team acquisition financing, fine art and collectibles lending, tailored margin lending arrangements and financings secured by securities, partnership interests and membership interests. He also guides clients in the development and execution of bespoke co-investment programs, professional loan products and other complex asset-based lending and acquisition finance transactions.

With a practice that extends from coast to coast, Chris combines finance, corporate and transactional experience to help clients execute sophisticated transactions efficiently while addressing evolving business and market demands.