Best Lawyers in America for Banking and Finance Law
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Robert Burrow practices in the financial services group. Robert has represented banks, financial institutions, and corporate clients in the structuring, negotiating and documenting of senior debt financing arrangements, including secured and unsecured, single bank and syndicated credit agreements, multicurrency and cross-border financing facilities, and leveraged acquisition financings. Robert has worked on financings for companies in various industries, including healthcare, technology, manu...
Sandra Lee Montgomery’s practice is focused on commercial and corporate finance, asset-based lending, subordinated debt finance, other secured and unsecured lending and related workout transactions. In connection with her practice, Sandra’s representation involves the establishment of credit facilities for both public and private companies in the context of acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, refinancings, debtor-in-possession, working capital and other strategic fina...
Ms. Machnik represents financial institutions in Canada and the United States in cross-border transactions, acting on behalf of agents and lenders in multi-jurisdictional asset-based, acquisition, commercial, and equipment finance transactions involving public and private debtors. She also advises financial institutions seeking to expand their operations across the border on applicable laws, regulations, and market dynamics. Ms. Machnik holds law degrees from the United States and Canada and ...
Robert S. Wynne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robert S. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Robert S. Wynne since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert S. Wynne is held by other lawyers.
Scott Gyorke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Scott practices law in Detroit, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Gyorke since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott Gyorke is held by other lawyers.
Banks and other financial institutions rely on Jason Solomon’s strategic advice on a wide variety of financing transactions. He has extensive experience in representing corporate trustees, administrative agents, and other service providers in connection with a vast range of financial transactions. Jason is the partner-in-charge of the Charlotte office. He focuses his practice on the representation of trustees and agents in financial transactions and related litigation, bankruptcies, and...
Caroline is a business lawyer who helps businesses expand, transition ownership, negotiate commercial financing, form, wind-up, or sell. Caroline’s practice also involves real estate, including condominium and timeshare developments, corporate compliance, securities, regulatory matters, land use, and commercial litigation. Caroline advises her clients on transactional matters, how to avoid litigation, and what to do and expect if litigation occurs. She continues to be selected by her pe...
Steven Brickman is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office. He is a member of the Real Estate practice group. Steven is a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate all aspects of the commercial real estate development process, from land acquisition and financing to leasing and planning. His additional areas of experience include the acquisition and sale of businesses and representing clients in general business matters, as well as health law corporate compliance.
Randy Roussel practices in the area of business and finance. His general business practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate, banking, and commercial transactions. Mr. Roussel has represented Wampold Companies, Waffle House, Whitney National Bank, Carmouche Construction, and a variety of multifamily and commercial developers. Mr. Roussel’s practice emphasizes mixed-use real estate development. He works on HUD 221(d)(4) and other multi-family financing programs. Prior to joinin...
Jason D. Benson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Corporate Governance Law. Jason D. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized Jason D. Benson since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jason D. Benson is held by other lawyers.
Ms. Yoshimoto’s practice focuses on representing both lenders and borrowers in real estate and asset based secured transactions, and representing buyers and sellers in a variety of land transactions including financing, development and sales of residential subdivision, condominium and mixed-use projects, commercial ground and space leasing and real estate due diligence. Speeches and Seminars Moderator, “Commonly Negotiated Commercial Purchase and Sale Provisions”, Hawaii Sta...
Nick Passarello is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Nick practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Nick Passarello since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nick Passarello is held by other lawyers.
Patrick T. Christiansen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Patrick T. practices law in Orlando, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick T. Christiansen since 1997. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Patrick T. Christiansen is held by other lawyers.
Drew advises major financial institutions on corporate trust, agency, and asset servicing transactions. He also advises fintech lenders on securitization market issues. Drew is the leader of the Corporate Trust, Agency & Asset Servicing Team. He advises financial institutions on a variety of capital markets transactions, with a focus on corporate trust offices offering trustee, custodian, calculation agent, and other administrative services to structured finance and other debt-offering tr...
For more than 35 years, Kevin has concentrated his practice in banking and commercial law and has represented major banks and financial institutions primarily in New Jersey and New York, but also in many other jurisdictions including Pennsylvania, The District of Columbia and Connecticut. He has particular emphasis on the representation of lenders in complex loan transactions and has significant experience in all aspects of lending -- from the issuance of commitment letters to the exercise of...
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