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Jones Day

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


Jones Day

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Banking & Finance - Ohio

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Jones Day has a market-leading practice acting on behalf of major regional and multinational lenders and borrowers on high-value corporate finance and securities matters, including significant experience in leveraged finance mandates, derivatives work and related regulatory issues. Clients benefit from a deep bench of expert banking and financing practitioners, leveraging the firm's extensive global footprint to advise on cross-border matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day represented KeyBank National Association in the USD240 million financing of Bel Fuse's acquisition of an 80% stake in Enercon Technologies.

Strengths

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  • I feel very confident in their subject matter experts to handle complex regulatory issues.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Their expertise of the finance market is top-notch. They have knowledge of the market and respond accordingly.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Jones Day has always excelled at the complex situations. I have no worries that we get the right advice on complicated matters.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Jones Day has access to a vast network of colleagues across the globe. This personalized service mixed with a wide network of expertise is unparalleled.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • We use them because the level of quality is consistent across the board. They never fail to deliver.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kevin M Samuels
    Band 1Kevin M Samuels

    Kevin M Samuels

    Kevin Samuels is experienced across a variety of commercial financing matters, having advised clients on areas including cross-border and multicurrency finance, leveraged finance deals and securitizations. He acts for a range of borrower companies, sponsors and lenders.
    • Kevin is exceptional, I really cannot fault him.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Kevin does a great job of navigating complex situations and coming up with unique solutions.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Kevin is an excellent attorney. He excels in all areas of his practice.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 1Rachel L Rawson
    Band 1Rachel L Rawson

    Rachel L Rawson

    Rachel Rawson's strong reputation in the banking and finance sector is borne out by her impressive track record in advising major businesses and financial institutions in high-value corporate financing transactions and wider debt matters. She also acts for private equity funds and other investors on leveraged buyout financings.
  • Band 4Jason Samblanet
    Band 4Jason Samblanet

    Jason Samblanet

    Jason Samblanet is recognized for his varied corporate financial practice. He is experienced in representing both lenders and borrowers across a range of issues, including asset-based and acquisition-based financings. He has notable experience handling cross-border financing transactions.

    • Jason is always responsive to our needs and does a great job of turning around tight deadlines

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Jason consistently provides exceptional quality of service. He is incredibly responsive and willing to talk through challenging matters at any level of detail in the documentation process.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Jason is a high-quality lawyer. He has great balance and knows when to push on issues or when they are irrelevant.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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