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Sidley Austin LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois

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Sidley Austin LLP

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For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/banking-and-financial-services

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Banking & Finance - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin has a pre-eminent group in cross-border and multicurrency transactions, with industry-specific areas of strength in real estate, technology and healthcare financing. The firm counts several distinguished investment banks and corporate lenders among its clientele, regularly representing them in secured lending. Areas of expertise include acquisition, second-lien and mezzanine financing.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin LLP represented Wells Fargo Bank as administrative agent and lead left arranger and bookrunner for a $6 billion senior unsecured multicurrency credit facility in favor of Centene Corporation.

Strengths

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  • Sidley provides a strong grasp on market terms, a commercial approach to all negotiations and a focus on getting a transaction through closing while dealing with multiple counter parties and personalities.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • Sidley is our go-to firm for complex matters that requires deep expertise and attention to detail. We trust the Sidley team to dig into the details and provide valued advice in difficult situations.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

  • The firm is very practical and explains nuanced legal topics with concrete, real-life business examples. Their attorneys help us focus on what really matters and not get lost in a laundry list of issues. This allows us to narrow in on the key points and make sure we protect our material risk points.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Allison J Satyr
    Allison J Satyr

    Allison J Satyr

    Allison Satyr advises both lenders and borrowers, with clients including banks, businesses and funds. She has experience in handling revolving credit facilities.

    • Allison is a key lawyer in matters where we need strong attention to detail.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • James A. Snyder
    James A. Snyder

    James A. Snyder

    James Snyder is best known for his lender-side practice. He is well regarded in the market for his experience in acquisition financing.

    • James Snyder has a good finger on the pulse on the space of what we do and the business and financing. I feel comfortable with the legal advice he provides.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Robert J Lewis
    Robert J Lewis

    Robert J Lewis

    Robert Lewis's clients include leading banks. He routinely acts on matters involving secured and unsecured senior credit facilities.

    • Robert is able to explain complex legal concepts to his clients in a way that is easy to follow.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Evan Palenschat
    Evan Palenschat

    Evan Palenschat

    Evan Palenschat has gained particular recognition for his legal representation of private credit clients. He advises leading asset managers as lenders on matters such as leveraged credit facilities and refinancings.

    • Evan is fantastic. He is extremely commercial, prompt and quick and he turns documents and complex situations into smooth processes.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Evan Palenschat's client service skills are top notch. His work ethic and willingness to roll up his sleeves are excellent.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

    • Evan has a really good background and experience. He does an exceptional job at working through transactions very quickly and staying on top of things.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Kelly A. Lazaroff
    Kelly A. Lazaroff

    Kelly A. Lazaroff

    Kelly Lazaroff is highlighted for her strength in handling asset-based lending transactions. Her client list covers various financial institutions, including banks and private equity groups.

    • Kelly Lazaroff is brilliant.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Kelechi E. Adibe
    Kelechi E. Adibe

    Kelechi E. Adibe

    Kelechi E. Adibe is a rising star in the Chicago banking & finance market. His work includes the legal representation of well-known banks as lenders on asset-based credit facilities. He also has a respected borrower-side practice.

    • Kelechi has great experience of what's market and what financial institution borrowers can expect. He's super experienced and helpful.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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