Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 3
About
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
The Banking Group at Skadden represents a wide variety of clients around the globe in cutting-edge financing transactions. Our international platform, with offices in the major financial centers on five continents, allows us to advise across abroad spectrum of legal systems to the world’s largest corporations, as well as the world’s leading investment banks,commercial banks, private equity sponsors, hedge funds and other financing sources. We provide our clients sophisticated advice through a combination of experience, an in-depth understanding of the global financial markets and a market-leading ability to navigate differences in local law that can have significant impacts on financing transactions. We are frequently recognized for our work,including being named Team of the Year by The American Lawyer and Legal Week at the 2017 Transatlantic Legal Awards, and the 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Law Firm of the Year” for Banking & Finance Law.
Skadden banking attorneys advise on all types of financing transactions on a global basis, including:
acquisition financings (leveraged and investment grade);
bridge financings (leveraged and investment grade);
first and second lien loan facilities;
leveraged recapitalizations;
asset-based financings;
mezzanine financings;
workouts, restructurings,debtor-in-possession and exit financings;
project financings and“alternative” financings;
investment grade financings;
REIT financings;
real estate financings.
Chambers Review
Recommended for its considerable transactional expertise when it comes to secured and unsecured, senior and mezzanine financing. Possesses significant experience representing lender and borrower clients including major commercial banks, leveraged issuers and private investment funds. Also noted for its expertise in leasing transactions, particularly in the aircraft finance space. Particular expertise in acting for borrowers in obtaining finance for high-value acquisitions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides a very good service and is good at staying on top of all the issues."
"Skadden's team is very organized, concise and thoughtful."
"The group has experienced partners."
"The team provides a very good service and is good at staying on top of all the issues."
"Skadden's team is very organized, concise and thoughtful."
"The group has experienced partners."
Notable Practitioners
Seth Jacobson's clients include financial institutions and portfolio companies. He is adept at handling refinancings and acquisition financings, among other matters.
"He is fantastic - one of the smartest, most consistent and knowledgeable lawyers I've ever worked with."
"He is a very strong advocate for clients."
David Wagener's practice involves acting on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. He is routinely called upon to provide counsel on asset-based loan facilities and acquisition financings.
"David's ability to break down complex issues, provide recommendations and solve issues while keeping the ultimate client's desires in mind is excellent."
Tabitha Humphries is an up-and-coming lawyer in the team who frequently acts on behalf of banks in financing issues.
"She provides incredible work and is extraordinarily strong, especially on client service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Illinois
Members
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