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Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Banking & Finance

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Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

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In the complex and competitive banking & financial services industry, Michael Best’s Wisconsin Banking and Finance team offers sophisticated counsel, with a deep understanding of legal issues, market drivers, and industry trends.

 

As members of a full-service national law firm, our Wisconsin team is uniquely suited to ensure banking & financial institutions remain compliant with the full scope of laws and regulations impacting the industry, allowing them to grow and thrive. Assisting firms of all sizes, our clients include regional, national, and global institutions in a variety of sectors, from holding companies to banks, thrifts, credit unions, trust companies, mutual funds, mezzanine lenders, private equity and insurance companies.

 

While offering the full range of services, our Wisconsin team is focused on providing strategic solutions in the following areas:

·        Blockchain, Digital Currencies & Smart Contracts

·        Commercial Finance & Lending

·        Commercial Litigation

·        Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy, Reorganization & Workouts

·        Derivatives

·        Equipment Leasing & Finance

·        Financial Institution Regulatory Law

·        Government Investigations

·        Insurance Coverage Litigation and Insurance Industry Rehabilitation

·        Privacy & Cybersecurity

Industries (5)

  • Financial Services
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Banks
  • Insurance

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Wisconsin

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP has a notable banking and financial services practice which takes in all manner of lending and financing transactions. The firm's other areas of strength include distressed financing deals, regulatory compliance and bankruptcy proceedings. The team is regularly sought after for its expertise in creditors' rights matters, reorganizations and workouts. Michael Best is additionally noted for his expertise in derivatives matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Michael Best continued to represent the Landmark Development Services company in the One Central Station project, a mixed-use transit facility in downtown Chicago. The banking and finance team has advised on project financing and public-private partnership structuring for the $3.8 billion development.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander P Fraser
    Alexander P Fraser

    Alexander P Fraser

    Alexander Fraser is well regarded for his strong interest rate swaps practice and his wealth of experience with syndicated deals.

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Ranked Individuals at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP (1)

Wisconsin

Members

Provided by Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

  • Michael S. Green

  • Vincent M. Morrone

  • Adam E. Witkov

  • Joseph D. Brydges

  • John D. Finerty

  • Timothy A. Burkard

  • Nancy Leary Haggerty

  • Brent A. Stork

  • Daniel J. Vaccaro

  • K. Thor Lundgren

  • Tanya Salman

  • Christopher Schreiber

  • Lauren Triebenbach

  • Ted Wisnefski

  • Justin M. Mertz

  • Michael H. Altman

  • Kevin Martin

  • Alexander P Fraser

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