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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Morgan Lewis is a trusted full-service adviser to many of the world’s largest commercial, investment, and retail banking institutions and diversified bank holding companies. Our lawyers counsel on the full spectrum of transactional, dispute, regulatory, and enforcement matters, and we offer sophisticated advice on long-term strategic goals and day-to-day operations involving banks’ corporate, governance, management, and supervisory structures.

We offer diverse and deep industry experience, global reach, and exceptional client service. Our banking sector clients include a wide range of finance companies, including investment banks, retail banks, institutional banks, credit card companies, credit unions and mutual banks, credit opportunity funds, hedge funds, and private equity firms.

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Banking & Finance - Massachusetts

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius provides advice on all manner of debt financing for a diverse range of clients, including international banks and a variety of non-bank lenders as well as corporate borrowers. The practice has substantial experience of mid-market leveraged and acquisition financings across the East Coast. The team has expertise across a number of sectors, including education, technology and retail, with notable expertise in the structuring and restructuring of cross-border financing deals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius represented Wells Fargo Bank in connection with private equity firm, Sycamore Partners' $10 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance. This included a $4.5 billion revolving facility for Walgreens US Retail locations.

Strengths

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a very deep bench. It is exceptional.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • The firm has real knowledge of the market. This is one of the things that makes me trust it to be honest. They always know what's going on in the bigger picture and how this will affect us.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • The team are very responsive and responsible and are available to assist on short notice.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Edwin E Smith
    Edwin E Smith

    Edwin E Smith

    Edwin Smith has extensive experience in the banking and finance space. He has a broad practice spanning a range of debt and structured financings, and offers complementary expertise in bankruptcy matters.

    • Edwin Smith's grasp of the commercial code is second to none.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Edwin is strong in the transaction space.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Matthew Furlong
    Matthew Furlong

    Matthew Furlong

    Matthew Furlong counsels a prestigious roster of major financial institutions on debt financings, restructurings and a variety of credit facilities.

    • Matthew extremely reasonable and commercial.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Matthew is commercial, practical and very calming.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Jonathan Bernstein
    Jonathan Bernstein

    Jonathan Bernstein

    Jonathan Bernstein is the leader of the firm's global finance practice. He noted for his expertise in a broad array of finance matters, including public and private loan workouts and term loan facilities.

    • Jonathan Bernstein is an excellent lead partner. He is very responsive and knowledgeable about the businesses here and knows when to call in experts on a narrow matter.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Marc Leduc
    Marc Leduc

    Marc Leduc

    Marc Leduc is held in high regard for his ability to provide counsel on a variety of issues, including acquisition financings, restructurings and asset-based credit facilities.

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