Lending and Secured Transactions
Banking and Financial Services

Lending and Secured Transactions

Our attorneys prepare loan and other debt documents and handle loan closings for both routine and complex commercial transactions including commercial real estate, asset-based, equipment leasing, privately placed debt and equity, project finance, bonds and other financing structures.

Our Lending and Secured Transactions Group provides full-service assistance to lenders on a broad spectrum of debt and finance matters. The practice area includes more than attorneys who document loans all day because lending matters sometimes give rise to the need for other areas of expertise, including regulatory and compliance issues, real estate, ERISA and tax matters, as it often does in complex lending transactions. Our Group provides personalized service from a consistent team of highly experienced lawyers who stand ready to assist with daily advice and counsel, and to document your loan no matter how tight the deadline. We have attorneys licensed in the majority of States and can provide assistance no matter the jurisdiction involved.

Our Lending and Secured Transactions Group assist clients navigating potential legal risks that can arise from challenging finance transactions, including unusual collateral, difficult borrowers, and workouts and restructurings. Our commercial lending team includes highly experienced attorneys who have served clients while at top law firms and as in-house corporate/government counsel, including as General Counsel of publicly traded and privately-owned financial institutions.

Whether you need a commercial and industrial loan documented, or have a more specialized deal, such as asset-based loans, CRE loans, letters of credit, real estate loan, equipment leasing or other financial arrangement, we have the expertise and experience.

Our clients include international money center financial institutions, regional banks, neighborhood community banks and other non-bank lenders.

Richard G. Grant

Richard G. Grant

Partner
Michael Smetana

Michael Smetana

Partner & Real Estate
Practice Chair
Lynnette R. Warman

Lynnette R. Warman

Partner