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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Banking & Finance

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The Banking Group at Skadden represents a wide variety of clients around the globe in cutting-edge financing transactions. Our international platform, with offices in the major financial centers on five continents, allows us to advise across a broad spectrum of legal systems to the world’s largest corporations, as well as the world’s leading investment banks, commercial banks, private equity sponsors, hedge funds and other financing sources. 

We provide our clients sophisticated advice through a combination of experience, an in-depth understanding of the global financial markets and a market-leading ability to navigate differences in local law that can have significant impacts on financing transactions. We are frequently recognized for our work, including being named Team of the Year by The American Lawyer and Legal Week at the 2017 Transatlantic Legal Awards, and the 2016 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Law Firm of the Year” for Banking & Finance Law.

Skadden banking attorneys advise on all types of financing transactions on a global basis, including:

  • acquisition financings (leveraged and investment grade)​bridge financings (leveraged and investment grade)
  • first and second lien loan facilities
  • leveraged recapitalizations
  • asset-based financings
  • mezzanine financings
  • workouts, restructurings, debtor-in-possession and exit financings
  • project financings and “alternative” financings
  • investment grade financings
  • REIT financings
  • real estate financings

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Banking & Finance - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a hugely respected firm with an enviable history of involvement at the cutting edge of the US financial services arena. Particular strength in the banking space, advising leading institutions on a range of sophisticated regulatory compliance, enforcement and M&A matters. Advises on all aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act, and adept at dealing with allegations of sanctions and anti-money laundering violations. Offers additional expertise in consumer finance, including CFPB compliance and enforcement matters, and particularly excelling in consumer class action defense. Noted expertise in the emergent FinTech area.
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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates represented Credit Acceptance Corporation in litigation concerning alleged unfair and deceptive practices and violation of New York securities fraud law by the CFPB and New York Attorney General.

Strengths

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  • Skadden provides us sage regulatory advice in an evolving regulatory environment.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The Skadden team is thorough, has a commitment to excellence in delivery and has an understanding of the business and our organization.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Skadden provides strategic analysis and has incredible depth and coordination throughout the firm.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Skadden has the full range of experts.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • It is a strong, talented group that has great awareness of current trends in the market and produces stellar work product.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Chorazak
    Mark Chorazak

    Mark Chorazak

    Mark Chorazak is sought out by leading banks and financial institutions. He is recognized for his strengths advising on a wide range of regulatory issues, including all aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act and Bank Holding Company Act.

    • Mark provides so much value and gives great advice; he's a rockstar.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Alejandro González Lazzeri
    Alejandro González Lazzeri

    Alejandro González Lazzeri

    Acclaimed partner Alejandro González Lazzeri enjoys an outstanding reputation among peers and clients alike. He is frequently retained as lender-side counsel on sophisticated finance transactions throughout Latin America, especially in Colombia, Peru and Mexico.

    • He is knowledgeable about Mexico, very responsive and very commercial.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He's one of the best lawyers in the region. He's very well respected in the market and a really safe bet if you are going to work on a large deal. He's great to have on your side.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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