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

About

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

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

Chambers Review

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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.

Foreign Desk

Highly regarded practice which demonstrates expertise in handling issues across a number of Latin American jurisdictions, including Colombia and Mexico. Respected for its ability to provide counsel on a broad range of financial transactions.

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Work Highlights

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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates represented the SVB Securities management team bidder group in acquiring SVB Securities from SVBFG.

Strengths

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Skadden has a strong awareness of client objectives and puts forward constructive and pragmatic proposals.