Three Manatt Professionals Recognized as 2026 Los Angeles Times Banking and Finance Visionaries

Manatt Partners , and were named Los Angeles Times Banking and Finance Visionaries for 2026.

Biro was recognized for his work with clients in a variety of commercial lending and financing transactions, including the closing of a $475 million senior secured syndicated credit facility to a major manufacturer of energy drinks, seltzers and sparkling waters, as well as a $195 million facility to a national restaurant chain.

Lah’s profile recognized her practice focusing on corporate and financial transactions, including representing NeOnc Technologies Holdings in $28.5 million of private placements and CVB Financial Corp. in its $811-million proposed acquisition of Heritage Bank.

Zander was highlighted for guiding clients through traditional commercial credit transactions, venture debt financings, bridge loans and loan restructurings. His work includes representing Oxford Finance in a landmark five-hundred-million-dollar debt agreement with Vera Therapeutics to advance disease-modifying immunological treatments.

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