Native American Law: Finance
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About
Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin represents tribes, tribal agencies and businesses, financial institutions and other entities with respect to legal issues affecting tribes. We advise tribal clients on a broad range of tribal governance and economic development issues and represent non-tribal clients in all aspects of transacting business with Native American tribes and on Indian reservations. The firm handles an array of Native American issues, including Indian water rights; the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; Tribal compacts; Tribal contracts and leases; Indian tax issues; Indian environmental, regulatory and compliance issues and labor and employment issues on tribal lands. We also offer tribal governments experience in commercial enterprises, finance and Indian gaming, environmental and natural resources, real estate and construction, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation and tax along with specialized knowledge of the construction, renewable energy, entertainment, cannabis and finance industries. Our team is comprised of attorneys who have previously worked for the United States Department of the Interior and directly for tribal governments as in-house tribal attorneys. Additionally, our lawyers have arbitrated and litigated complex state, federal and tribal law issues in state, federal and tribal courts.
Chambers Review
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has extensive experience handling financing transactions for tribal infrastructure and gaming projects, typically on behalf of lenders. The firm also provides governance, regulatory and litigation advice to tribes, tribal agencies and other tribal entities. The Sheppard Mullin team acts extensively in disputes arising from the Labor Relations Act and land-to-trust acquisitions.
Work Highlights
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton advised the Washoe Development Corporation in its purchase of the Wa She Shu Casino facility for PCI Gaming Authority.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a diverse team of knowledgeable attorneys who are able to find a specialist for any area being addressed."
"The firm has a diverse team of knowledgeable attorneys who are able to find a specialist for any area being addressed."
Notable Practitioners
Christine Swanick holds a sterling reputation for her work advising tribes and tribal entities on financial matters including bond financings, syndicated credit facilities and commercial loans.
"Christine has an excellent reputation among lenders in Indian Country."
"Christine's consistent professionalism and ability to communicate at all levels make the attorney-client relationship more enjoyable and productive."
"Christine is very responsive and has considerable expertise in this practice area."
Wilda Wahpepah is highly regarded for her Native American law practice and advises on finance matters, tribal jurisdiction issues and gaming, among many other legal concerns for Indian tribes.
"Wilda is very strong in the tribal finance area."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
USA - Nationwide
Members
Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Brent Horstman
Charbel Lahoud
Head of Department
Richard Freeman
Head of Department
Shane Noworatzky
Clients
Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Bank of America
Benefit Street Partners LLC
California Valley Miwok Tribe, Tribal Council
Greentube Internet Entertainment Solutions GmbH
KeyBank National Association
PNC Bank
Prudential Insurance Company
San Pasqual Economic Development Corporation
Te wá tha hón:ni Corporation
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indian
Wells Fargo Bank
Industries
Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Banks
Construction
Government
Leisure
Private Clients