About

Provided by Katten

Katten's experienced Banking attorneys handle high-level matters for a broad client base that includes banks (both domestic and foreign), savings associations, credit unions, trust companies and their parent holding companies, as well as entities that desire to invest in or purchase financial institutions.

Armed with a deep understanding of our clients' business and extensive knowledge of the banking laws and regulations, our Banking team provides practical advice, guiding clients through all aspects of their most significant compliance challenges and their most important business products and transactions. Our strong track record of capital raises and successful merger and acquisition transactions includes both public (SEC-registered) and private offerings, acquisitions of healthy and troubled institutions, and branch acquisitions and sales. We also advise our clients on transactions with affiliates and the formation of new banks and thrift institutions, as well as on matters of corporate governance, compliance and securities regulation. The group has extensive experience in electronic payment networks, network processing and network participation agreements, and innovative uses of electronic funds transfers. We counsel numerous clients in the area of credit card operations, assisting with private label card agreements and consumer documentation and in addressing issues related to Internet commerce, lending and sales.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Illinois

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Katten has a well-regarded team experienced in handling a wide array of finance transactions including syndicated credit facilities, LBOs and recapitalisations. The firm advises lenders, issuers and capital providers involved in insurance, sports and healthcare finance matters. Katten works closely with complementary departments to offer a well-rounded service and is regarded as a particularly strong player in the mid-market.

Work Highlights

  • Katten represented Capital One as a joint lead arranger in connection with a senior secured credit facility valuing $1.21 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stuart P Shulruff
S
Stuart P Shulruff
S
Senior Statespeople

Stuart Shulruff is widely viewed as a prominent lawyer in the finance world. He is highly experienced in structuring a range of credit facilities.

Jennifer Wolfe
2
Jennifer Wolfe
2
Band 2

Jennifer Wolfe handles the likes of leveraged buyouts and recapitalisation transactions. Her clients include administrative agents, arrangers and lenders. She is managing partner of the firm's Chicago office.

Jennifer Wolfe is a very commercial lawyer and easy to work with. She gets along with other players.

Michael A Jacobson
2
Michael A Jacobson
2
Band 2

Michael Jacobson has deep experience in representing senior lenders and junior capital providers. His expertise covers unitranche and mezzanine financings.

Derek F. Ladgenski
3
Derek F. Ladgenski
3
Band 3

Derek Ladgenski is noted by sources for his experience in the market. He regularly undertakes debt financing deals, acting for financial institutions.

He offers strong industry knowledge, a long history of serving clients and strong attention to detail and attentiveness.

Geoff AuYeung
3
Geoff AuYeung
3
Band 3

Geoff AuYeung is a respected practitioner who handles a range of financing matters and is recognised for his international capabilities.

He builds bridges. He's tough but fair and knows how to protect our interests.

He has a top-notch healthcare finance practice.

Neil G. Shelton
3
Neil G. Shelton
3
Band 3
Neil Shelton advises on acquisition financing, secured loans and workouts. His clients include leading lenders.

Neil Shelton is extremely responsive and very knowledgeable.

Neil is a valuable legal advisor and thought partner.

Neil gets things done and points out risks.

Scott Lyons
4
Scott Lyons
4
Band 4

Scott Lyons works with clients such as lenders on financings. He has notable experience in the healthcare and technology sectors.

Scott Lyons is a superb legal advisor, he is careful and thorough but also commercial. He provides market context with his advice which allows us to frame our position within the broader trends.

Scott really manages his deals and tries to get to a compromise. He has good market intel and is very responsive.

Daniel Entsminger
5
Daniel Entsminger
5
Band 5

Daniel Entsminger's practice is focused primarily on assisting lending institutions with the closing of credit facilities. His clients include banks and other financial institutions.

Dan has decades of experience in the space and remains highly relevant, understanding leading market terms.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Illinois

Banking & Finance

Stuart P Shulruff
S
Stuart P Shulruff
S
Senior Statespeople
Jennifer Wolfe
2
Jennifer Wolfe
2
Band 2
Michael A Jacobson
2
Michael A Jacobson
2
Band 2
Derek F. Ladgenski
3
Derek F. Ladgenski
3
Band 3
Geoff AuYeung
3
Geoff AuYeung
3
Band 3
Neil G. Shelton
3
Neil G. Shelton
3
Band 3
Scott Lyons
4
Scott Lyons
4
Band 4
Daniel Entsminger
5
Daniel Entsminger
5
Band 5