Debt Finance

Smith Anderson is a leading law firm for borrower and lender representation, providing legal advice grounded in national and international experience on transactions of all sizes and complexity. Our Debt Finance team of 20+ finance lawyers has extensive experience representing banks, non-bank lenders, and borrowers nationwide, including attorneys who previously practiced at global law firms in major financial centers before joining Smith Anderson.

Chambers USA, one of the world's leading ranking agencies for law firms and lawyers, has honored our Finance practice and its attorneys for their exceptional work and client service year after year. A source who was interviewed by Chambers commented: "We are very satisfied with the work they perform and the advice they give. They are always very responsive and have people ready to address our needs in a lot of different areas." 

In addition to our Chambers accolades, a client recently shared with us that that our team is "one of the best" she has worked with in her nearly 30 years of commercial banking experience and a second client commented "I really appreciate your help, especially on closing day with a lot of attention needed and lots of documents to deliver...proving once again why the Smith Anderson team is top of the podium for us on legal partners we work with." Additionally, “Best Law Firms®” ranking has recognized Smith Anderson as a Metropolitan “Tier 1” law firm in Banking and Finance Law every year since 2011, and several of our finance lawyers have also been honored in The Best Lawyers in America©, reflecting strong endorsements from both clients and peers. 

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Our Debt Finance practice is backed by the depth of a full-service business and litigation law firm, including lawyers in our Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Institutions, Tax, Employment, Labor, and Human Resources, Real Estate, and other disciplines as transactions require. Core areas of Smith Anderson's Debt Finance practice include Corporate and Syndicated Finance, Sponsor and Specialty Finance, Mezzanine Finance, Venture Debt, Technology and Fund Finance, Real Estate Finance, and Restructuring and Bankruptcy. 

Through our work with sophisticated clients on complex transactions nationwide, our team of finance attorneys and paralegals brings a well-developed perspective on market terms, structural trends, and execution dynamics. We staff matters with integrated teams of partners, associates, and paralegals to deliver efficient, practical, and high-quality service.

Recent Experience Highlights

Each year, Smith Anderson advises clients on a wide range of sophisticated business transactions and high-stakes litigation matters. Our annual highlights provide a snapshot of recent completed deals, disputes, and client work across our practices, reflecting the depth of our experience and the practical, responsive counsel our clients rely on.

View Recent Business Transactions & Litigation Highlights.

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