DLA Piper Adds Cahill Finance Partner in New York

Michael Makhotin joins DLA Piper's leveraged finance practice after being promoted to partner at Cahill LLP.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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DLA Piper announced that Michael Makhotin has joined the firm as a partner in its leveraged finance practice in New York. Makhotin previously worked at Cahill LLP, where he was recently elevated to partner in January.

Why it matters

This move highlights the ongoing competition among major law firms to attract top talent, particularly in high-demand practice areas like leveraged finance. Makhotin's experience in complex financing transactions will bolster DLA Piper's capabilities in this space.

The details

Makhotin focuses on syndicated and direct lending financings as well as offerings of high yield debt securities. His addition to DLA Piper's team is expected to strengthen the firm's leveraged finance practice in New York.

  • Makhotin was promoted to partner at Cahill LLP in January 2026.
  • Makhotin joined DLA Piper as a partner in March 2026.

The players

Michael Makhotin

A newly promoted partner who has joined DLA Piper's leveraged finance practice in New York.

DLA Piper

An international law firm that has added Makhotin to its leveraged finance team in New York.

Cahill LLP

The law firm where Makhotin previously worked and was recently elevated to partner.

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The takeaway

This move demonstrates the ongoing competition among major law firms to attract top talent in high-demand practice areas like leveraged finance, as they seek to bolster their capabilities and better serve clients.