About

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BFKN’s Financial Institutions Group is one of the largest banking groups focusing on community and regional banks across the U.S. We represent financial institutions from de novo to acquisition, and everything in-between. Our group is relationship-driven — we treat our clients like you treat your customers.

BFKN's Financial Institutions Group has represented over 300 financial institutions in recent years, ranging from community banks to larger, publicly traded regional and super-regional banks. We have one of the largest practice groups in the country focused on servicing financial institutions, with many of our partners and associates devoting their full attention to the representation of financial institutions in corporate transactions, securities, regulatory, litigation, executive compensation and employee benefits, and other related matters.

To learn more, please visit www.bfkn.com/fig.

Chambers Review

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Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A - USA - Nationwide
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP has a broad practice covering the representation of both private and public financial institutions in diverse transactions. Attorneys offer clients the benefit of comprehensive experience in bank M&A matters, including the securing of regulatory approvals for stock acquisitions and spin-off transactions. Sought after by a wide variety of clients, including leading banks, financial advisers and bank holding companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP served as legal counsel to First Miami Bancorp in its all-stock acquisition by United Community Banks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John E.  Freechack
3
John E. Freechack
3
Band 3

John Freechack is regularly sought out by banks to advise on acquisition matters.

"He is a strategic partner as well as our attorney."

Ranked Lawyers at
Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

John E.  Freechack
3
John E. Freechack
3
Band 3

Members

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Abdul R. Mitha

Alex Freund

Allison N. Powers

Andrea L. Sill

Andrew K. Strimaitis

Bill Fay

Brent McCauley

Camryn C. Dreyer

Corwin J. Carr

Dennis R. Wendte

Donald L. Norman

John M. Geiringer

Joseph T. Ceithaml

Head of Department

Justin C. Steffen

Karol K. Sparks

Katherine "Fritzi" Getz

Matthew A. Bills

Michael Educate

Michael J. Poland

Michael Tomczyk

Nicholas H. Callahan

Robert F. Fleetwood

Head of Department

Stanley F. Orszula

W. Scott Porterfield

Zoe Xiuha Uvin