Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Banking and Finance Law
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Pete Palladino has been chairman of Choate’s Business Department since 1999. He also served as chairman of the Finance & Restructuring Group from 1997 to 2005. Mr. Palladino is listed among the leading lawyers for business in America in Chambers USA , and is the only lawyer in Boston to be named at the top of his field for his work in finance every year from 2008 - 2013. He has been named the 2014 Boston “Lawyer of the Year” for Project Finance Law by Best Lawyers , a de...
Bruce I. Miller focuses his practice on representing lenders and lending institutions in the structuring and documentation of commercial real estate loans and the negotiation of documents evidencing such loans. He also represents lending institutions in the sale or purchase of participation interests in commercial loans. Bruce also represents buyers and sellers of real estate, developers and landlords in the commercial context, acts as title agent for First American Title Insurance Company, a...
Catherine represents corporate trustees, collateral administrators, paying agents, depositaries, collateral agents, administrative agents and other service providers in all facets of structured finance transactions and other debt financing. My focus Currently, I am working on various matters involving CLO transactions that span the entire lifecycle of a transaction, including warehouse facilities, new origination, general maintenance issues, interpretation of indentures, redemptions and satis...
Mark Cress is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, leads the Banking, Finance and Bankruptcy practice group, and co-leads the Health Care practice group. Mark has significant experience and possesses a broad range of knowledge and skills in representing banks and other financial institutions, for profit and not-for-profit entities and individual clients in connection with all forms of financing and business transactions. He also represents parties in creditor-debtor relationships...
Regina M. Pisa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Regina M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Regina M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Pia C. Kurkuvelos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Pia C., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pia C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anthony Shaheen advises sponsors, emerging companies, lenders, and borrowers on various U.S. and international finance arrangements. His practice encompasses acquisition financings, cash flow financings, and debt facilities across capital markets. Anthony also works on distressed, workout, and restructuring financings. Anthony counsels clients on debt finance transactions, from term sheet stage through closing. He drafts and negotiates credit agreements, purchase agreements, commitment papers...
Christopher W. Holt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Christopher W., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Zakkary J. Wedemeyer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Zakkary J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zakkary J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephen James Queenan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Stephen James, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael T. Sandfort is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael T., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amanda M. Blaske is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Amanda M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel J. Coyne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Daniel J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kyle Ffrench is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kyle, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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