Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
About
Provided by Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP
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
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
- Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP served as legal counsel to First Miami Bancorp in its all-stock acquisition by United Community Banks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg consistently provides sophisticated legal work."
"It is a strong team with a wealth of knowledge in all areas of SEC/corporate governance and M&A matters."
"Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg consistently provides sophisticated legal work."
"It is a strong team with a wealth of knowledge in all areas of SEC/corporate governance and M&A matters."
Notable Practitioners
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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Members
Provided by Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP
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