Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 3
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Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott has a dedicated Chicago-based team of banking and finance lawyers, who advise lenders and borrowers on middle and upper-middle market transactions, lead on deals in the $20 million to $1 billion range. Our work falls into four main areas: asset-based lending; corporate finance; mezzanine and other subordinated lending; and borrower representations (split between private equity-related and corporate borrowers). Strong clientele of traditional banks, other financial services companies and lenders, private equity sponsors and other corporate borrowers.
Private equity is integral to our lending practice, building on the firm’s name as one of the top middle market private equity firms in the US. We advise a raft of private equity firms, mostly in the middle market, on their lending activities, and each year we welcome several new names to our client list.
While most Chicago finance practices represent either mainly lenders or mainly borrowers, we have a healthy lender/borrower clientele split, and our lawyers are cross-trained in both types of work.
McDermott has been recognized for many years as the market leader in Chicago and the United States in the healthcare industry, and, as a result, we frequently represent healthcare providers in finance transactions. The healthcare sector is highly regulated so we have a considerable advantage over other practices in that we are a “one stop shop” for healthcare legal issues.
Chambers Review
Represents numerous borrower and lender clients in a range of commercial financing matters as well as private equity and venture capital investments. Draws upon the strength of its healthcare expertise to assist private equity firms, financial institutions, banks, lenders and other corporate borrowers with healthcare finance and syndicated loan transactions.
Work Highlights
- McDermott represented American Builders & Contractors Supply Co. in the structuring, negotiation, documentation and execution of an amendment to its senior secured asset-asset based credit facility with Bank of America.
Strengths
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"The team will literally work around the clock to ensure clients' needs are met."
"McDermott's team is focused on delivering the best outcome for clients."
"The team will literally work around the clock to ensure clients' needs are met."
"McDermott's team is focused on delivering the best outcome for clients."
Notable Practitioners
Stephanie McCann has notable activity in acquisition financing. She regularly works with lenders and private equity firms.
"She is very strategic and thoughtful in negotiations. She is also very responsive."
Joshua Samis is a rising star in the Illinois banking and finance market. His clients include private equity firms.
"He's highly responsive and very well versed in the market."
"Joshua is very commercial and efficient across a variety of financings."
"He's very detail-oriented and always available."
Michael Boykins represents clients such as private equity firms and portfolio companies. He works on a range of financial transactions.
"Michael is effective, responsive, reassuring, communicative and knowledgeable."
Anh Lee is adept at handling leveraged buyouts, restructurings and financings. Her clients include private equity groups and asset managers.
"She is very commercial and she works with us to accomplish our goals."
"She's very commercial and thoughtful."
George Houhanisin represents both lenders and borrowers across a wide array of issues. His experience includes advising clients on unsecured and secured credit facilities and acquisition financings.
"He is extremely knowledgeable."
"George is always attentive, resourceful and able to think critically."
Ranked Lawyers at
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Illinois
Members
Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
George Houhanisin
John Hammond
Kathy Schumacher
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.
Ares Management
Bank of America
Capital One
Comvest
H.I.G. Capital
Heico Companies
Peak Rock Capital
Urschel Laboratories
Wells Fargo Capital Finance