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King & Spalding LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


King & Spalding LLP

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - Illinois

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding LLP is noted for its capabilities in mid-market financings. The law firm's client base includes well-known credit funds, banks and investors.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding's attorneys are extremely responsive and give detailed guidance. The market knowledge of the partners is excellent and they can think creatively in nuanced situations.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • King & Spalding doesn't flinch at any deal opportunity we present. From traditional bank deals to syndicated structures to quasi-private credit deals, the attorneys get it and run.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • The King & Spalding team is extremely responsive and knowledgeable in the structured finance space.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Amy Peters
    Band 2Amy Peters

    Amy Peters

    Amy Peters is recommended for her representation of lenders and borrowers in transactional financing. She often handles international deals.

    • Amy has deep, relevant experiences that span banking and private credit. No deal is too big, small, hairy or vanilla - Amy tackles everything.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Amy Peters is a fantastic lawyer and provides excellent advice. She is very decisive and responsive when it comes to client service.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Amy Peters is a pleasure to work with. She really understands the market and is fantastic at building consensus. She is a tireless advocate on behalf of our firm.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 5Maureen E Sweeney
    Band 5Maureen E Sweeney

    Maureen E Sweeney

    Maureen Sweeney is known for her legal representation of reputable investment managers on a range of lender-side financing transactions.

    • Maureen Sweeney is super commercial as it relates to debt financing. She has a great knowledge of what's market and has a great demeanor with any counsel to get us to market quickly.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Maureen goes above and beyond to proactively raise issues and address them with solutions. She demonstrates ability to work across specialties and truly add value to the transaction.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
    • Maureen has product knowledge, the ability to negotiate with multiple parties, and very good judgement.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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