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.

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 has a really great practice and a lot of momentum.

She is a terrific lawyer.

Jennifer Wolfe does a good job of striking the balance of making sure that we're getting everything we need while being pleasant with the other side so that they want to work with us again.

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.

Michael Jacobson is a great lawyer.

He's a good advocate for his clients but he's also good to deal with.

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.

Derek is very commercial, skilled, well-rounded and available.

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.

Geoff finds a good balance of providing legal and business advice.

He's extremely practical.

Geoff is really knowledgeable about the market and provides insight for decision-making, as well as business guidance.

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 is highly responsive and very attuned to market trends.

Neil is 100% committed to helping his clients – he provides very succinct and clear legal counsel.

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.

He's very client-focused and available and does a great job of explaining complex issues.

Scott is a trusted partner, super efficient and good at what he does.

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.

He is a very strong lawyer.

Dan is great and has been practicing for a long time.

Ranked Lawyers at
Katten

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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