Lenders to Chemicals Firm Ascend Performance Tap Law Firm

Lenders to chemicals maker Ascend Performance Materials have hired legal counsel for assistance in addressing next year’s loan maturity, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

• Lenders have engaged Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private
• The Houston-based firm is working with PJT Partners and Kirkland & Ellis, the people added
• Representatives for the company, its private equity backer SK Capital Partners, and PJT declined to comment. Messages left with Gibson Dunn and Kirkland were not returned
• The company’s loan maturing in August 2026 is quoted ...