LAWYER PROFILE
George Houhanisin

George Houhanisin

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

George M. Houhanisin advises clients on corporate finance, corporate restructurings and general commercial transactions. He has represented private and public companies, as well as financial institutions, in connection with syndicated secured and unsecured credit facilities, asset-based lending, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, bridge financings, senior subordinated debt and mezzanine transactions for sponsored acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, refinancings and general corporate purposes. George has also worked on international finance transactions, primarily focusing on Europe and North America.

While in law school, George served as a law clerk for the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship, where he provided pro bono legal advice on transactional matters.

In addition, George regularly presents on financing topics, including serving as a guest speaker at the Fletcher School at Tufts University regarding international finance topics and trends.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Banking & Finance - Illinois

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

George Houhanisin represents both lenders and borrowers across a wide array of issues. His experience includes advising clients on unsecured and secured credit facilities and acquisition financings.

Strengths

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  • George has a good handle on the market and knows where to push and where not to push. It's invaluable in terms of working through an agreement expeditiously with the lender.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA
  • George Houhanisin is fantastic on the credit side.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA

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