Banking & Finance
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About
Provided by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Vorys’ nationally recognized finance group works coast to coast and across offices and practices to lead an array of sophisticated finance transactions, from bilateral middle market deals to complex billion-dollar, multi-currency global syndicated credit facilities.
We partner with our clients to approach each finance transaction as a team and work seamlessly across practices to draw upon our attorneys’ experience in related fields, such as real estate, tax, environmental, employee benefits, securities, intellectual property, health care and information technology. Dozens of banks and non-bank lenders rely on Vorys finance lawyers to efficiently manage lending transactions. Our lender clients value our practical advice, business sense and collaborative approach.
Our interdisciplinary experience allows our finance attorneys to provide practical, market-based legal counsel to efficiently close transactions. While a number of our attorneys are licensed and have practiced in New York and other U.S. financial centers, our Midwest roots further position us to deliver customized client service in a cost-effective manner to achieve our clients’ business objectives.
Chambers Review
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP represents borrowers and lenders in a range of financing transactions, with strength in asset-based lending, structured financing, acquisition finance and derivatives work, among other areas. Also advises financial institutions on matters such as regulatory compliance, banking M&A and securities law compliance.
Work Highlights
- Vorys represented Designer Brands in connection with a new senior secured delayed draw term loan in connection with a proposed tender offer to repurchase up to $100 million of its Class A common shares.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides high-quality advisory services with quick turnarounds."
"Vorys' lawyers provide very good technical expertise."
"The team provides high-quality advisory services with quick turnarounds."
"Vorys' lawyers provide very good technical expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Hani Kallas has attracted a stellar reputation for his abilities in the banking and finance sector. He chairs the firm's finance, energy and real estate groups and acts for an array of lenders on complex financing transactions.
"He's always very responsive and prompt."
Nici Workman combines her knowledge of financing transactions with capabilities in debt capital markets.
"She provides practical advice."
Martin Gates is a highly experienced banking and finance attorney who excels in complex multijurisdictional financing matters. He is also skilled in advising on loan workouts, acquisition finance and syndicated lending, alongside broader abilities in the real estate financing field.
"He's a wonderful practitioner."
Megan Hoelle maintains a burgeoning finance practice out of the firm's Cincinnati office and is increasingly sought out by well-known financial institutions.
"Megan's knowledge of all elements of the market is excellent and she keeps her client's objectives in mind."
Travis Wahl is noted for his detailed knowledge of derivatives transactions, alongside his broader expertise in commercial finance matters. He acts for a wide spectrum of financial institutions and public and private corporate borrowers.
"He's a great lawyer - client-focused and commercial."
Ranked Lawyers at
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Ohio
Members
Provided by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Bryan Falk
Elia Woyt
Joel Lund
John Weimer
Judy Marsh
Kevin Shea
Megan Hoelle
Nancy Nicole "Nici" Workman
Zachary Brumfield
Industries
Provided by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Charities / Not for Profit
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Sports
Transportation
Utilities