About

Provided by Goldberg Kohn Ltd

Goldberg Kohn's 40-attorney Commercial Finance Practice is dedicated to representing banks and other commercial lenders in loan transactions involving borrowers in a broad spectrum of industries. We represent lenders in billions of dollars of loan transactions annually, have the trust of the largest institutional lenders, and are lender counsel-of-choice of many equity sponsors. Our attorneys represent banks, commercial finance companies, direct lenders, private credit investors and other institutional lenders in asset-based and cash-flow loans, unitranche structures, leveraged buyouts and mezzanine financings. We are engaged in acquisition financings, recapitalization financings and other complex financial arrangements requiring institutional debt, often representing the lead agent in syndicated and club facilities. Additionally, our lawyers have extensive experience in bilateral and syndicated credit facilities, often representing agent banks, as well as split-lien and multi-lien structures. Having foreseen the globalization of middle-market lending in the mid-1980s, Goldberg Kohn has one of the strongest cross-border lending practices in the U.S and handles complex international lending transactions in Europe, Asia, South America and Central America. Finally, our attorneys are experienced in bankruptcy related financing, including DIP financings and exit loan facilities, frequently handle workout matters, and guide both out-of-court and bankruptcy-governed restructurings.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Illinois

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Goldberg Kohn has a dedicated commercial finance group with significant expertise in capital market transactions. The firm is relied on by numerous lender-side organisations for its strong capabilities in international transactions involving foreign legal issues. The team's sector expertise covers media, technology and software, and it is particularly noted for handling syndicated loans and acquisition financing.

Work Highlights

  • Goldberg Kohn represented Comvest Partners as administrative agent and lead lender on an approximate USD150 million credit facility for a food service supplier.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Kohn
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Richard Kohn
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Senior Statespeople

Richard Kohn is experienced in representing banks. He often works on cross-border credit facilities.

Richard Kohn is the ultimate diplomat, very statesman-like, very composed. He is your ultimate wise man. He's very available at all times, a trusted partner and willing to assist across the world.

Michael C Hainen
3
Michael C Hainen
3
Band 3

Michael Hainen acts for various financial institutions. His expertise covers loan transactions, among other deals.

Mike is great to work with and helps clients navigate complex situations. He is always willing to make himself available - he is a well-respected, trusted deal partner.

William A Starshak
3
William A Starshak
3
Band 3

William Starshak often represents lenders in domestic and cross-border asset-based financings. He is also recognised for his experience in advising borrowers on restructurings.

He knows what's important, when to bring up an issue and when to dig in.

Jessica L DeBruin
5
Jessica L DeBruin
5
Band 5

Jessica DeBruin is highly regarded for her ability to advise clients on credit facilities and securitisations.

Jessica is very good, very smart and practical.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Illinois

Banking & Finance

Richard Kohn
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Richard Kohn
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Senior Statespeople
Michael C Hainen
3
Michael C Hainen
3
Band 3
William A Starshak
3
William A Starshak
3
Band 3
Jessica L DeBruin
5
Jessica L DeBruin
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Band 5

Members

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Alexandria Filush

Alison Carrizales

Anne Marie Pisano

Carmina Del Mundo

Christopher Marquez

Christopher Swartout

Daniel Torren

Emily Englert Edsenga

Holly Williams

Jayne Chorpash

Jeffrey Dunlop

Head of Department

Jenna Ward

Jonathan Cooper

Joseph Zizzo

Joshua Epstein

Justin Morgan

Kara Ervin

Keith Radner

Kristoffer Gredsted

Kyle Bessette

Maria McGuire

Head of Department

Marques Winick

Maya Foster

Miguel Morales

Naomi Forbes

Patrick Cronin

Petar Radujkovich

Philip Blackman

Rachel Chiss

Ruth Simons

Sara Sager

Sarah Griggs

Seth Good

Steven Torrez

Victor Sales de Figueiredo

Clients

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Comvest Partners

Eldridge

Oxford Finance

TCW Asset Management

Wells Fargo Bank

Industries

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Banking & Finance