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Reed Smith LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois

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Reed Smith LLP

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Banking & Finance - Illinois

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Reed Smith has a respected banking and finance practice that sees the firm advise clients such as borrowers and lenders. The team's expertise covers issues such as syndicated acquisition financings, cross-border loans and secured and unsecured lines of credit.
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Strengths

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  • Reed Smith is timely in all responses, is an expert in negotiating and structuring transactions, and provides thorough and detailed analysis and review in all instances.

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  • Reed Smith provides fulsome and thorough guidance in a timely manner.

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  • Reed Smith has a strong team of lawyers who are responsive to the needs of clients. They know the market well and bring timely advise in a variety of situations.

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  • The depth of Reed Smith's knowledge of particular financial products and focus on deal organization leads to them closing complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Benjamin Brimeyer
    Benjamin Brimeyer

    Benjamin Brimeyer

    Benjamin Brimeyer has a robust practice that includes regularly advising on refinancing matters.

    • Ben is a tremendous borrow-side attorney and acts in in complex transactions.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Benjamin Brimeyer is an outstanding lawyer. He understands our documents and our business at a super high level and he is able to explain complex concepts in a very simple and approachable way. He is pragmatic and understands the market well, and is a true partner to our business.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • David F. Hayes
    David F. Hayes

    David F. Hayes

    David Hayes has strong capabilities in a range of financing matters. He often works with borrower clients.

    • David is an excellent deal attorney and is always looking out for his clients.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • David moves mountains to deliver exceptional service on time. He is incredibly commercial.

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  • Maggie Deutsch
    Maggie Deutsch

    Maggie Deutsch

    Maggie Deutsch is a talented attorney who is highly capable of handling complex financial transactions. She is particularly experienced in borrower-side financing and refinancing.

    • Maggie is a dedicated attorney

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Maggie is very responsive.

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