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BakerHostetler LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


BakerHostetler LLP

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - Ohio

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
BakerHostetler LLP is noted in particular for its strong representation of borrower-side clients, including those active in the manufacturing and real estate sectors, alongside growing recognition for its work for financial institutions. Offers considerable experience in handling large-scale construction and project finance work and in advising public sector bodies and nonprofits on public finance issues.

Work Highlights

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  • BakerHostetler LLP represented CBIZ, Inc. in a refinancing of its senior credit facility from a syndicate of lenders, including Bank of America, N.A.

Strengths

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  • BakerHostetler know how to roll up their sleeves, get in the weeds on the practical matters impacting our business and help us structure through those issues.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Their capacity to understand clients in a commercial way is exceptional.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Baker is exceptionally proactive in their communications and very responsive in general.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Adam R Nazette
    Band 1Adam R Nazette

    Adam R Nazette

    Adam Nazette acts on a broad spectrum of financing mandates, excelling in areas such as acquisition, project and real estate finance transactions. His clients include both borrowers and lenders.
    • Adam is fantastic. He really is one of a kind.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Adam is very pragmatic and commercial.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 2Phillip M Callesen
    Band 2Phillip M Callesen

    Phillip M Callesen

    Phillip Callesen offers clients considerable experience in handling financing aspects of significant projects, alongside additional expertise in private equity financing.
    • Phillip has been great to work with and is always very responsive and knowledgeable.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Nathan F Ware
    Band 3Nathan F Ware

    Nathan F Ware

    Nathan Ware is known for his representation of public companies and financial institutions in project financings. He leverages deep expertise in tax planning to support a real estate-heavy client base.

  • Band 4George R Skupski
    Band 4George R Skupski

    George R Skupski

    George Skupski is recognized for his real estate financing work. He is further noted for his experience in public finance.

    • George is fantastic. He is measured and hugely capable. A real technician.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • George is a go-to attorney for all complicated matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 4Matthew A Tenerowicz
    Band 4Matthew A Tenerowicz

    Matthew A Tenerowicz

    Matthew Tenerowicz is notable for his in-depth knowledge of the borrower's perspective on financing transactions. His broad-based practice covers acquisition financings in addition to debt refinancings.
    • Matthew is smart and takes a very reasonable approach to deals. He is not going to unnecessarily fight for points, and is very efficient.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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