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Taft

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


Taft

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About

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Taft's Lending & Finance attorneys provide legal services to public, private and non-profit clients in a wide variety of industries. Members of the group represent clients of different sizes, from emerging companies to Fortune 500 companies, on issues ranging from local matters to transactions with national and international implications.

Our Lending & Finance attorneys draw upon their extensive legal knowledge, transactional experience and creativity to understand client needs and objectives and to provide solutions to client issues. Group members aim to develop strong relationships with clients and become trusted advisors.

Our Lending & Finance attorneys take a multi-disciplinary approach to handling matters. The right solution to a problem often requires a strategically tailored combination of experiences, including corporate, contract, securities, tax, labor and employment, antitrust, intellectual property, real property and dispute resolution, among others. Our attorneys work in cohesive teams, responding quickly and efficiently with the right approach to avoid a problem, resolve a problem, or take advantage of an opportunity.

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Banking & Finance - Ohio

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Taft acts for clients ranging from commercial and investment banks to private equity funds, insurance companies and wider alternative capital providers on complex financing transactions, alongside roles acting for corporate borrowers. Areas of expertise include real estate, project and public financing matters, asset-based lending and acquisition finance, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Taft represented Derby Industries in connection to a USD35 million revolving credit facility and real estate acquisition financing with Truist Bank.

Strengths

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  • Taft is very knowledgeable, helpful and extremely responsive with the legal matters within our company.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • They are excellent at bringing the correct personnel with the expertise in the field for what we need.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jeffrey S Schloemer
    Band 3Jeffrey S Schloemer

    Jeffrey S Schloemer

    Jeffrey Schloemer's wide-ranging practice sees him offering his expertise in financing transactions and workouts to borrowers and lenders, as well as advising businesses on M&A and corporate restructurings.
    • Jeffrey is always responsive with vast law expertise. He understands our business clearly and is an invaluable asset for our organization.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Lynn M Schulte
    Band 3Lynn M Schulte

    Lynn M Schulte

    Lynn Schulte counsels both lenders and borrowers on areas including real estate and construction finance, acquisition finance and equipment financing.
    • I could not be happier with Lynn's service. She is very professional, knowledgeable and responsive. Her attention to detail and level of service is unmatched.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Peter Solimine
    Band 3Peter Solimine

    Peter Solimine

    Peter Solimine's clients include investment and commercial banks, as well as hedge funds. He is respected for his ability to handle a range of matters, including mezzanine and acquisition financings.

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