Lending Services

We have negotiated all aspects of commercial and real estate loan transactions in all industries and in the syndication and participation of those loans.  This includes drafting or reviewing loan agreements, notes, security agreements, control agreements, guaranty agreements, intercreditor agreements, loan participation agreements, syndicated loan documentation, loan modification agreements, loan workout agreements and letters of credit.  We also determine the proper methods of perfecting security interests in all forms of collateral, including real property, tangible personal property (including inventory, equipment, farm products and aircraft) and intangible personnel property (including patents, trademarks and licenses).  We also negotiate ISDA Documentation of hedging transactions, including interest rate swaps.

We have represented lenders in negotiations and litigation arising from the lending relationship.  This includes allegations of violation of the Truth-in-Lending Act, claims for rescission of consumer loans, lien and mortgage foreclosures, disputes among loan participants, lien priority disputes and swap valuation issues. See Financial Institutions Litigation.