Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 1
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Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
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Chambers Review
Preeminent group in cross-border and multicurrency transactions, with industry-specific areas of strength in real estate, technology and healthcare financing. Counts several distinguished investment banks and corporate lenders among its clientele, regularly representing them in secured lending. Areas of expertise include acquisition, second-lien and mezzanine financing.
Work Highlights
- Sidley represented Bank of America, as administrative agent, in connection with a $3 billion multicurrency senior unsecured revolving credit facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's responsiveness and availability are a huge part of why they are great to work with."
"The attorneys are knowledgeable and responsive and very capable in handling complex matters."
"Sidley's partners always provide strategic advice on how to best handle issues."
"The team's responsiveness and availability are a huge part of why they are great to work with."
"The attorneys are knowledgeable and responsive and very capable in handling complex matters."
"Sidley's partners always provide strategic advice on how to best handle issues."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Lewis's clients include leading banks. He routinely acts on matters involving secured and unsecured senior credit facilities.
"He's a very experienced and well-versed lawyer."
Allison Satyr advises both lenders and borrowers, with clients including banks, businesses and funds. She has experience handling revolving credit facilities.
"She's a knowledgeable lawyer."
James Snyder is best known for his lender-side practice. He is well regarded in the market for his experience in acquisition financing.
"He has a breadth of experience and is a thoughtful and talented attorney."
"He's really smart, super practical and a really hard worker."
Kelly Lazaroff is highlighted for her strength in handling asset-based lending transactions. Her client list covers various financial institutions, including banks and private equity groups.
"She is super responsive and organized."
"Kelly is a diligent and experienced lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
Illinois