Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 3
About
Provided by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
We represent federal and state commercial banks, savings banks and financial institutions ranging from local independent banks and thrifts to national and "super-regional" banks and holding companies. We represent clients in commercial and asset-based financing, commercial real estate lending, M&A, securities and regulatory issues, as well as intercreditor, default and forbearance arrangements.
Our experience includes asset-based and leveraged lending, multi-borrower and single-borrower secured and unsecured lending, cash flow lending, syndicated lending, acquisition lending and factoring. Clients
include domestic and international commercial banks, community banks, finance companies, investment banks, REITs, borrowers, guarantors and other credit enhancers. We assist in structuring, negotiating, documenting, closing and managing credit transactions.
Our experience includes domestic and cross-border matters involving borrowers in various industries and a range of collateral, including inventory, accounts receivable, equipment, intellectual property, aircraft, rolling stock and vessels.
Our Commercial Real Estate Lending Group represents commercial and investment banks, insurance companies and other institutional lenders in connection with the extension of credit. We have experience financing
the acquisition, development and construction of real estate projects, employing advanced lending techniques and negotiating financing documents and the workout of troubled assets.
Chambers Review
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson utilizes considerable strength in commercial and asset-based financing transactions to advise a broad client base which ranges from retail outlets to major global investment banks. The department is noted for its experience in representing borrower and lender clients in acquisition financings and secured and unsecured credit transactions.
Work Highlights
- Stearns Weaver advised First Horizon Bank on a construction and term loan for Publix shopping center.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Everyone I have worked with at Stearns Weaver has been excellent in their field."
"The team provides very strong market insight and is very well connected."
"The practitioners always demonstrate the utmost professionalism."
"Everyone I have worked with at Stearns Weaver has been excellent in their field."
"The team provides very strong market insight and is very well connected."
"The practitioners always demonstrate the utmost professionalism."
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Ames acts for a range of financial institutions on transactions such as M&A and asset-based lending.
"Stuart is incredibly thorough and extremely knowledgeable."
Susan Bennett has experience advising clients on complex syndicated loan transactions. Her client list consists of highly distinguished banks.
"Susan is one of the most responsive, well-organized and experienced attorneys I have worked with."
"Susan is very thorough, diligent and fast."
"Her expertise and understanding gives us confidence."
Rebecca Mendez is highlighted for her ability to provide counsel to lenders on acquisitions, financings and commercial real estate loans, among other issues.
"Rebecca is extremely knowledgeable, diligent and responsive."
"She is knowledgeable, personable and works hard."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
Florida
Members
Provided by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
Amanda Bennis
Kyle Louramore
P. Taylor Yawney
Rebecca Mendez
Head of Department
Susan Fleming Bennett