About

Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Calfee’s Banking & Finance team represents clients in all aspects of domestic and international transactions, financings, and debt structures. The firm’s commercial attorneys counsel financial institutions and borrowers in analyzing, structuring, documenting, and negotiating all aspects of finance in private, public, syndicated, international, and governmental settings.

Representative experience includes (but is not limited to):

  • ​Financing (revolving, term, asset-based, multicurrency and international, ESOP financings, multi-lender syndications and participations, debt offerings, note purchase agreements)
  • Commercial Finance (asset-backed structured finance securitizations, SBIC equity and debt placements, mezzanine financings, derivatives transactions, interest rate protection, and letters of credits and guarantees)
  • Domestic and International Business (sales, distribution, and agency, commercial aspects of joint ventures, computer developments and servicing, and electronic data interchange)
  • Workouts & Restructurings (secured party sales, troubled debt purchases, facility restructurings, standstill and forbearance arrangements, debtor-in-possession financings, inter-creditor, and subordination arrangements)
  • Specialized Banking Services (lender liability audits, special opinion counsel, regulatory compliance, FIRREA, thrift, and bank holding companies)
  • Specialized Business Transactions (sale-leasebacks, project financings, asset acquisitions, bankruptcy acquisitions)

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Ohio
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP is esteemed for its experience in advising major financial institutions and corporate borrowers across a host of banking and finance-related issues, with particular expertise in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Areas of significant strength include financing corporate transactions, capital markets work, bankruptcy and workout matters and counseling on regulatory compliance.

Work Highlights

Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
  • Calfee, Halter & Griswold advised Invacare Corporation on an amendment to an asset-based credit facility in connection with a term loan.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ann Seger
2
Ann Seger
2
Band 2

Ann Seger is experienced across a range of financings, in particular those connected with M&A.

"She's a very solid lawyer with good technical knowledge."

"Ann is extremely helpful, responsive and prompt."

Karl Beus
2
Karl Beus
Head of Banking & Finance
2
Band 2

Karl Beus advises both borrowers and lenders on commercial financing matters, with notable experience in project finance.

"He advocates well for his client and is a solid practitioner."

Brian McMahon
3
Brian McMahon
3
Band 3

Brian McMahon is a Cleveland-based partner who gains recognition for his technical knowledge and his prolific practice, advising on matters such as mezzanine loans.

"Brian is a terrific partner and provides valuable insight and feedback."

"He has a phenomenal pulse on the market and is an adaptable and strong negotiator."

Ranked Lawyers at
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

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Ohio

Banking & Finance

Ann Seger
2
Ann Seger
2
Band 2
Karl Beus
2
Karl Beus
Head of Banking & Finance
2
Band 2
Brian McMahon
3
Brian McMahon
3
Band 3

Members

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Ann Seger

Ann Seger

Head of Department

Blake Beachler

Head of Department

Brent Pietrafese

Gus Kallergis

H. Jeffrey Schwartz

Hunter Poindexter

Jennifer Vergilii

Jerry Thomas

Karl Beus

Karl Beus

Head of Department

Karla Rogers

Maryellen Corbett

Michael Gall

Michael Hurley

Salvatore Totino

Terrence J. Killeen, Jr.

Thomas Welsh

Unekuojo Idachaba

Industries

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Aviation

Banking, Financial Services and Insurance

Construction

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)

Energy and Utilities

Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies

Food and Beverage

Gaming and Hospitality

Health Care

Individuals and Families

International

Manufacturing and Industrial

Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Partnerships, LLCs and Joint Ventures

Private Equity

Private and Family-Owned Businesses

Public Companies

Real Estate

Retail and Consumer Products

Software and Information Technology

Trade Associations