Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 4
About
Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Finance and banking has been a cornerstone pillar of Sheppard Mullin since its founding in 1927. The firm specializes in the structuring, documentation and negotiation of financial transactions across the spectrum of structures, industries and sizes -- from global syndicators to venture debt. The firm represents lenders, venture capital groups, equity sponsors, debt funds, investors, sellers, lessors, lessees and borrowers. Additionally, our attorneys often handle the restructuring and workout of troubled loans and the representation of debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. We also represent financial institutions in matters such as licensing, fintech, establishment of new branches, regulatory and form compliance procedures. We also provide opinions for New York and California law related to various finance, bankruptcy, and other corporate issues. Sheppard Mullin has represented clients in almost all industries, with particular expertise in mortgage banking, gaming lending entertainment finance and real estate lending.
Chambers Review
Maintains an active West Coast finance practice, frequently representing significant clients on both the lender and borrower sides of complex transactions. Notable strength in restructuring and bankruptcy matters. Further experience advising financial institutions with regard to regulatory, licensing and form compliance issues. Regularly appears on the lender side of commercial and residential real estate finance transactions.
Work Highlights
- Sheppard Mullin represented Prospect Medical Holdings in a recapitalization and financing transaction with Medical Properties Trust.
Strengths
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"Sheppard Mullin's team is responsive, communicative and vastly knowledgeable."
"Often we have issues that need prompt attention and those matters are handled in a timely fashion."
"Sheppard Mullin's team is responsive, communicative and vastly knowledgeable."
"Often we have issues that need prompt attention and those matters are handled in a timely fashion."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Carson frequently acts for household-name banking institutions as lenders in corporate financings.
"He's very bright and smart and has a thoughtful approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
California
Members
Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Brent Horstman
Charbel Lahoud
Colleen McDonald
Julie Ebert
Stacey Rosenberg
Steven Cardoza
Head of Department
Clients
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Axos Bank
Bank of America
CIT Bank
Comerica Bank
HSBC Bank USA, National Association
MUFG Union Bank
Signature Bank
Silicon Valley Bank
Wells Fargo Bank
Industries
Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Entertainment finance
gaming lending
mortgage banking
real estate finance