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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina

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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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Cadwalader's premier banking and finance practice advises agents, lenders and borrowers in a wide variety of secured and unsecured syndicated and single-bank lending transactions, including leveraged and acquisition financings, asset-based lending transactions, commodity financings, distressed financings, fund finance transactions, middle market lending, investment-grade financings, and private credit and direct lending transactions.

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Banking & Finance - North Carolina

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cadwalader has a strong Charlotte-based group that draws on notable nationwide strength in complex finance transactions. The department attracts a range of financial services clients, including major banks, hedge funds and private equity sponsors, assisting with credit and subscription facilities. It has extensive lending capabilities complemented by particular strength in the commodities market, handling both domestic and cross-border mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cadwalader advised MUFG Bank on a series of new and renewal ABL credit facilities totalling nearly $8 billion in aggregate principal amount.

Strengths

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  • Cadwalader has a significant depth of knowledge and resources across a broad range of products.

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  • Their people are extraordinary in both technical ability and negotiation skills.

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  • Cadwalader are great at distilling down technical, legal, jurisdiction specific concepts in a way that is commercially relevant.

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  • The team brings a rare combination of deep market knowledge, sophisticated structuring capabilities, and a pragmatic, business-focused approach that consistently moves transactions forward.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeffrey Nagle
    Jeffrey Nagle

    Jeffrey Nagle

    Jeffrey Nagle acts for an impressive client base comprising major commercial banks, investment banks, hedge funds and other financial institutions. He acts on securitizations and asset-based lending, project finance, acquisition finance and credit facilities. Nagle is also considered a major expert on LIBOR reform and emerging benchmark regulation.

    • He is technically gifted, can cut straight through the issues, and is commercial, clever and very deft.

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    • Jeff has amazing industry knowledge and is amazing to work with as he demonstrates both legal and commercial awareness.

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    • Jeff is one of the best lawyers we work with.

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  • Wesley Misson
    Wesley Misson

    Wesley Misson

    Wesley Misson is well known in the market for his experience with handling subscription and credit facilities. He frequently assists US banking groups.

    • Wes is a very experienced lawyer with a deep understanding of the fund finance market. Wes has the ability to step in and provide support on the complex transactions and also successfully leads a large and talented team.

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  • Matthew Stempler
    Matthew Stempler

    Matthew Stempler

    Matt Stempler is an up and coming partner. He has extensive experience in financing transactions, representing commercial banks, investment banks, hedge funds and other financial institutions.

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