Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Ohio
Band 2
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Provided by Thompson Hine LLP
Our commercial finance lawyers help banks, savings institutions, venture capital firms and other financial institutions establish a diverse array of financing arrangements. We represent corporate and private equity-sponsored borrowers, including specialty chemical producers, manufacturers, and leasing and media companies, in the development, negotiation and documentation of complex commercial loan transactions, private debt, equity and mezzanine placements, and structured finance transactions.
Our corporate trust lawyers represent financial institutions serving as trustees, custodians, collateral agents, escrow agents, paying agents, administrative agents or other agents in corporate and municipal financings, Trust Indenture Act qualified and exempt financings, private placements, and structured and project financings.
Our public finance lawyers act as bond counsel and counsel to underwriters, issuers, borrowers, credit enhancement providers, banks and other bond purchasers on public finance transactions. We advise bond issuers, such as state authorities (including state universities), cities, townships, counties, school districts, industrial development boards, port authorities and other special authorities. We also counsel 501(c)(3) and for-profit borrowers (including colleges, universities and hospitals) on the use and advantages of tax-exempt financings, including 501(c)(3) financings, and housing, exempt facility, utility and other private activity bond financings.
Chambers Review
Thompson Hine LLP houses an acclaimed team of experienced attorneys with a strong practice representing lenders. Recognized for its strength in complex syndicated transactions and asset-based lending, among other matters. Noted sector-specific experience pertaining to a variety of industries, including real estate.
Work Highlights
- Thompson Hine represented Lincoln Electric Holdings in a $400 million term loan credit facility, the proceeds of which were used to consummate a strategic acquisition.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team thoroughly understands the commercial aspects of matters and focuses on problem solving."
"The team thoroughly understands the commercial aspects of matters and focuses on problem solving."
Notable Practitioners
Eduardo Kim garners recognition for his strong technical skills from market commentators, who note his strengths in advising lender clients in commercial financing transactions. He also offers expertise in loan workouts and restructuring matters.
"He is a top-notch lawyer who is focused on providing solutions."
"Eduardo's great to work with and very quick to respond."
Thomas Butchko represents notable lenders across a range of commercial finance matters. He has considerable experience assisting clients with refinancing their existing agreements.
"He is commercial and responsive."