Akin Advises Bain Capital Credit in Acquisition of California Pizza Kitchen IP

February 17, 2026

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(New York) – Akin’s global capital solutions team advised Bain Capital Credit, LP, a leading global credit specialist, in its investment, split between mezzanine debt and common equity, alongside Consortium Brand Partners, a consumer brand investment platform, and other investors, to acquire the intellectual property assets of California Pizza Kitchen, the pioneering casual dining restaurant chain.

The Akin team was led by capital solutions co-leader Ranesh Ramanathan and included capital solutions partner Alex Cushman, counsel Alex Cavayero and Spencer Hazan and associates Lulu Ward and Filippo Zinni; finance partner Josh Peary, counsel Allison DeSanto and associates Amanda Sivin and Ben Marsico; tax partner Ryan Dahan and associate Simon Furney; and intellectual property partner David Lee and associate Shivani Prakash.

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Our global capital solutions group advises private capital investors pursuing opportunities, and companies seeking investments, across the capital structure in all market cycles. We provide a one-stop shop for credit funds, private equity firms and other global investors, as well as companies, seeking bespoke capital and liquidity solutions.

Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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