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We are the preferred destination for most of the prolific banks and lenders, and we structure, negotiate, and document financings including asset-based finance, leveraged cash-flow loans, unitranche facilities, second-lien and mezzanine loans, equipment finance, leveraged lease transactions, securitizations, and structured finance.
We frequently represent secured creditors and debtor-in-possession lenders in Chapter 11 cases, and have a strong name in ship financings, healthcare and technology finance. We are primary finance counsel for several private equity firms for their acquisition financings.
Internationally, we handle transactions in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, among others.
Our “sweet spot” (and most of our work) is the middle- and upper-middle market, in the $50 million to $500 million range. Our key clients support lending to companies in this market.
Several of our attorneys are trained in finance and in bankruptcy/restructuring—distinguishing us from competitors. We frequently represent long-standing clients, including first- and second-lien secured creditors and debtor-in-possession lenders in Chapter 11 cases.
In our consumer finance work, we often analyze regulations promulgated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other agencies, and advise consumer mortgage lenders and servicers in regard to regulatory issues.
Our Pennsylvania-based banking and finance lawyers are concentrated in Philadelphia, with further capability in Pittsburgh.
Chambers Review
Blank Rome boasts a preeminent banking and finance practice that represents leading banks and lenders from across the region and country. Particularly well versed in complex financings in the mid- and upper mid-market, and excels in asset-based finance, leveraged lease transactions and securitizations. A go-to practice for equipment financing and also highly regarded for its capabilities in bankruptcy and restructuring matters. Has a strong international outlook, representing clients in the technological, construction, healthcare and energy sectors.
Work Highlights
- Blank Rome advised Wingspire Capital, as revolving agent and lender, on a $370 million unitranche senior secured credit facility to Ghel Foods.
Strengths
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"Blank Rome is a sophisticated and customer-focused firm."
"A strong team, they are knowledgeable about the market, well staffed and responsive."
"The firm has a very deep bench and provides tremendous expertise on complicated matters."
"Blank Rome is a sophisticated and customer-focused firm."
"A strong team, they are knowledgeable about the market, well staffed and responsive."
"The firm has a very deep bench and provides tremendous expertise on complicated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Harvey Forman offers notable experience representing lenders in various financing transactions.
"Harvey has been instrumental in helping us think through complex situations."
Bruce Lesser offers significant experience handling sophisticated banking transactions. He works with clients such as lenders and borrowers.
Lawrence Flick heads the firm's financial services industry group. He draws praise for his sophisticated work in complex financing transactions on behalf of leading banks.
"Lawrence's knowledge is vast, only matched by his responsiveness."
"He is a prolific negotiator and represents clients well. Larry is one of the national leaders in the practice of secured transactions."
"Lawrence is highly responsive, knowledgeable of all of the market trends, and he finds ways to efficiently and effectively solve complex issues."
Michael Graziano offers expertise acting for institutional lenders in a wide array of financing matters. He is noted for his experience in acting in syndicated financings and for his expertise on asset-based lending.
"Michael is a very experienced attorney. He provides strong legal advice, with sophisticated solutions to unique problems."
"He is incredibly responsive, his attention to detail is above and beyond."
Kevin Baum is cochair of the firm's finance, restructuring and bankruptcy group. He maintains a broad practice encompassing financings and restructurings for a variety of institutional investors.
"Kevin is highly sophisticated and he offers astute commercial awareness and vision, as well as a high level of both service and work quality."
Mark Rabinowitz maintains a broad finance practice involving restructurings and workouts in addition to complex transactions on behalf of banks.
"Mark is excellent, he is thoughtful in his approach but tough when necessary."
Heather Sonnenberg is noted for her skills in handling a range of banking and finance matters, with a particular strength in ABL and unitranche financings.
"Heather was responsive, knowledgeable and organized. She efficiently and effectively resolved issues."
"A strong negotiator and a good advocate."
"She is an incredibly talented deal maker."
Shlomo Troodler focuses his practice on complex equity and debt finance transactions. He is considered a strong up-and-coming attorney, who has experience representing his clients in acquisition financing.
"He's talented, thoughtful and a great attorney."
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