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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Washington


Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - Washington

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Perkins Coie's team advises on a plethora of transactions, including secured credit facilities, leveraged buyouts, and construction and permanent real estate loans. It has notable expertise in advising clients in the housing, healthcare, energy and retail industries.

Strengths

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  • The team at Perkins Coie is adept at handling matters that span multiple US jurisdictions, ensuring seamless coordination across state lines.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Perkins Coie approach deals with practicality and creativity, and work with us to come up with solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Chian Wu
    Band 2Chian Wu

    Chian Wu

    Chian Wu chairs Perkins Coie's financial transactions practice, and is well versed in all aspects of commercial lending, real estate financings, venture debt financings and syndicated credit facilities.

    • Chian Wu is an outstanding deal lawyer. She combines significant transactional experience with legal expertise to deliver highly relevant advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 2James Gradel
    Band 2James Gradel

    James Gradel

    James Gradel has a wealth of experience representing both lenders and borrowers in a variety of transactions. His experience includes capital markets transactions and project financing.
    • James Gradel is exceptionally responsive. He knows our firm inside and out, and exhibits a high degree of legal expertise.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • James Gradel is smart, super commercially-minded and always a wonderful person.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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