Banking and Finance

Strong Relationships

Gesmer Updegrove has built a strong and ongoing relationship with banks, debt funds, mezzanine lenders and financial services clients, leveraging its extensive experience in structuring, negotiating and implementing complex finance transactions. 

Knowledge is Power

The firm's attorneys have in-depth knowledge of the debt markets and lending industry, and understand how best to structure deals to appropriately manage risk while maximizing value. 

Ahead of the Curve

The firm prides itself on staying ahead of developing regulatory trends and requirements. We anticipate how to address not only present but future needs of our financial industry clients and their customers, whether we are advising a traditional bank, an investment bank, a private equity fund, a mezzanine lender or other financial institution.

Working Well With Others

By working closely with attorneys in other practice areas, including our Tax team, Mergers and Acquisitions team and Venture Capital and Financing team, Gesmer Updegrove lawyers assisting clients in this market are able to provide the full breadth of legal services that they expect and require. In addition, our Bankruptcy and Workout team works closely with lenders and creditors involved in commercial Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, commercial foreclosures and assignments for the benefit of creditors.