Department profile

Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey
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A very good and well-respected firm.
Banking & Finance respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Daniel Peck
Daniel Peck represents banks and other lenders in substantial transactions. He has a wide-ranging practice but is best known for his work on deals in the construction and real estate spaces. Band 1 
Band 1 
Christopher Maurer
Christopher Maurer is renowned for his ability to assist clients with a number of matters, including construction financings, loan restructurings and acquisitions. Band 2 
Band 2 
Jonathan Stark
Jonathan Stark boasts notable strength in providing lender-side counsel on secured and unsecured financing transactions. He has further experience of providing counsel on bond financings. Band 2 
Band 2 
Nicholas Valvanis
Nicholas Valvanis is a respected practitioner in the banking and finance space. He regularly assists lenders on a wide variety of financings with particular expertise in corporate and real estate work.
Nicholas Valvanis really protects his clients well.
Banking & Finance respondentUSAHe kept his eye on the prize.
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Ranked Individuals at Reed Smith LLP (4)
Reed Smith LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 4 Global 2026
Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: United Arab Emirates
View department profile for Global 2026Band 2 Band 3 Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
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