Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 2
Email address
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+1 216 363 4567About
Provided by Benesch
Benesch's Commercial Finance & Banking Practice Group integrates the corporate, commercial, bankruptcy and real estate experience of our attorneys and focuses directly on meeting the legal and related business needs of commercial lenders and financial institutions. We also assist borrowers in financing transactions (other than opposite our lending clients), which enables us to bring efficiencies to the table. The approach to services is based on bringing together targeted legal experience and a dedicated core group of attorneys, appropriate staffing, practical solutions and cost effectiveness.
Representing
- Banks and other financial institutions in commercial loan and financing transactions
- Secured parties in loan workouts
- Issuers and lenders in securitization transactions
- Represent borrowers in financing transactions
Matters Include
- Mezzanine financings
- Loan originations
- Loan modifications
- Workouts, debt and recapitalization transactions
- DIP facilities
- Asset securitization transactions
- Collateral issues
Chambers Review
Benesch has a distinguished banking and finance practice with particular expertise in acting for lender-side clients, including major regional financial institutions and alternative lenders. Offers expertise in areas such as structured finance, asset-based lending and private equity and investment financing, alongside additional experience in handling bankruptcy and restructuring issues.
Work Highlights
- Benesch represented a national lending institution in modifications to a $550 million syndicated credit facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A top-level firm with excellent skills."
"The team is able to navigate complex structures."
"Benesch are always proactive and very responsive."
"A top-level firm with excellent skills."
"The team is able to navigate complex structures."
"Benesch are always proactive and very responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Ross Kirchick acts for clients ranging from major financial institutions and corporate borrowers, to nonprofits and private equity firms on significant commercial lending matters.
"He advocates strongly for clients."
"He provides great guidance and service and is great at handling complex matters."
Laura Hult offers strengths in handling the financing aspects of complex transactional work, including public M&A and private equity deals.
"She is a talented lawyer. She navigates and negotiates changes efficiently to keep the process running smoothly."
"Laura is responsive and offers practical advice."
Casey Kucharson has a broad banking and finance practice which sees him advising both borrowers and lenders on issues including asset-based lending, bond financings and leveraged buyout financings. He has additional experience in acting on public financings and venture capital transactions.
"He is easy to work with and practical."