With a business law unit dedicated to financial services and capital markets, we speak the language of our clients. Our nationally recognized financial services law team is agile and poised to provide customized and seamless end-to-end solutions to clients’ transactional, regulatory, corporate and fiduciary litigation needs. The innovative and forward‐looking strategic counsel that Husch Blackwell provides is deeply rooted in our knowledge of the financial services industry and experience handling complex deals, navigating regulatory hurdles and resolving disputes with a commitment to client success.
Our deep knowledge of the financial services industry means we not only tackle day-to-day challenges, but we can proactively spot opportunities and implement optimal solutions for financial institutions, insurance companies, private equity groups, professional services firms and private wealth managers across the country. We have decades of experience handling complex matters and we offer comprehensive counsel at every step of the process, as well as solutions to the challenges that inevitably arise.
Our team developed a customized contract lifecycle management system that led to substantial savings and better outcomes for the client.
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The gift tax annual exclusion and the estate and gift tax exemption amounts are expected to increase due to inflation in 2023.
In reemphasizing the “concrete harm” requirement for Article III standing, the Supreme Court may have raised the hurdle to federal court but exposed defendants to more state court suits.
Lenders and trade creditors alike need to assess their exposures and risk in light of these changes.
"Section 362(a)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that a bankruptcy petition 'operates as a stay, applicable to all entities, of ... any act ... to exercise control over property of the estate.'” Read the full article: 7th Circ. Misinterprets 'Active Resistance' In Ch. 13 Stays
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently delivered a welcome victory for creditors under the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA), limiting creditors’ liability for a failure to comply with the WCA’s procedural requirements, in a case, Security Finance v. Kirsch, argued by Husch Blackwell.
Rodney Carter and Bill Gardner discuss the application of blockchain technology to real estate transactions.
On October 19, the U.S. Treasury issued guidance regarding the Opportunity Zones program.
On September 24, 2018, the ARRC circulated proposed LIBOR transition provisions intended to be incorporated into loan documents.
Jameson Watts and Lynn Butler explore creditors' standing and ability to utilize 11 U.S.C. § 362(k) to seek actual damages, fees, and expenses for the debtor’s (or any other party’s) willful violation of the automatic stay.
Ryan Brunton writes about the recently passed Investing in Opportunity Act.
Derek Taylor examines new U.S. Treasury guidelines that will add cost and time to a variety of banking transactions.
Wisconsin Consumer Law Webinar Series
Marci Kawski spoke on "Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Field."
Marci Kawski presented a Short Course entitled “Technology Disruptors: Internet of Things (IoT), AI, and Blockchain.
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Smitha Chintamaneni has joined the firm’s Financial Services & Capital Markets industry group as a partner in the firm’s Milwaukee office.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed two district court rulings granting motions to dismiss COVID-19 business-interruption coverage claims.
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Leslie Sowers has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its Financial Services & Capital Markets industry group.
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Michael Brandess has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in its Financial Services & Capital Markets industry team and Insolvency & Commercial Bankruptcy and Business Succession Planning practice groups.
Erik W. Hansen has joined the firm as a partner in its virtual Link office and its Financial Services and Capital Markets team.
Gregg N. Sofer becomes the latest high-profile arrival for Husch Blackwell’s White Collar, Internal Investigations & Compliance practice group.
Women comprise 57 percent of the 2021 partnership class.
"This is just a great concept and I hope more firms embrace this sort of thing," Benefield said. "It gives me an opportunity to join a law firm as reputable and amazing as Husch Blackwell without having to pick up and move my family across the country to one of their offices."
Fathallah is a first-chair trial lawyer with a national practice; he has also litigated some of the most significant insurance coverage and business disputes in recent Wisconsin state history.
“Growing our Wisconsin-based banking and finance team has been a priority for our firm over the past few years,” said Eric Lenzen, leader of the firm’s Financial Services & Capital Markets group.
The TBA Leadership Law program equips Tennessee lawyers with the vision, knowledge and skills necessary to serve as leaders in their profession and local communities.
Nearly 60 percent of the firm's 2020 partnership class is comprised of women.
The firm has 16 attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list and 10 attorneys named to the Rising Stars list.
Following the August move of Dan Goldfine, Josh Grabel, Jamie Halavais and Ian Fischer to the office, the September addition of Garcia and Hembd further enhances Husch Blackwell’s Phoenix attorney roster.
Vladimirova, based in the firm's Madison office, is one of 40 up-and-coming bankruptcy practitioners with 5 to 10 years of experience participating in the program.
The annual Up & Coming awards “celebrate outstanding legal professionals who are 40 or younger or who are within their first 10 years of practice.
Covering more than 70 practice areas, Super Lawyers is a directory of lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Recipients are selected by a special selection subcommittee consisting of past recipients and attorneys representing different geographical areas throughout the state in a variety of practice sizes.
The firm has eight "Lawyers of the Year" and 11 attorneys appearing on the list for the first time.
The Top Austin Attorney listing was compiled through an online peer-voting process.
“The addition of this marquee team is significant for our firm, not just in addressing our strategic initiative of meaningful expansion in Phoenix, but also in expanding the firm’s existing practice and expertise,” said Eric Lenzen, leader of Husch Blackwell’s Financial Services & Capital Markets Business Unit.
Zito Porto focuses his worldwide practice on all stages of complex commercial litigation and proactive risk assessment on insurance coverage matters.
The 2019 edition of the IFLR 1000 represents the second year IFLR has ranked top financial and corporate law firms and lawyers on a state-by-state basis.
“Jill’s arrival further demonstrates our firm’s commitment to growing this practice with high-quality practitioners who share our client-service ethic,” said Eric Ess, the head of Husch Blackwell’s Private Wealth practice group.
Howard advises a variety of business types on all aspects of federal income taxation and at all stages of the business life cycle.
Private wealth attorney brings practice focused on the development and implementation of estate plans for individuals.
Lisa Lawless is one of Wisconsin Law Journal's 2019 "Leaders In the Law."
Husch Blackwell's Chalon Clark was named to the fifth edition of Who’s Who in Black Dallas.
Derek Taylor has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of NAIOP Wisconsin.
Husch Blackwell's Chalon Clark has been named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 for the second year in a row.
Dallas Business Journal has recognized Husch Blackwell partner Chalon Clark as a 2019 Minority Business Leader.
Michael Fielding is a recipient of the Missouri Lawyers Weekly inaugural Top Legal Innovation Awards.
Husch Blackwell has 58 attorneys in the 2018 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Husch Blackwell has 32 attorneys named to the 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Texas Lawyer reports that litigator Stephanie Kaiser has joined the Austin office of Husch Blackwell.
Husch Blackwell has nine attorneys in the 2018 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
For the first time, Missouri Lawyers Media present its Top Legal Innovation Awards honoring work to drive new practice areas, services and business strategies. Husch Blackwell's Michael Fielding is an honoree.
Noted litigator Stephanie Kaiser has joined Husch Blackwell as a partner in its Austin office.
Jonathan Giokas and Joe Bredehoft of the firm's Opportunity Zones team weigh in.on new Treasury Department and IRS rules governing how capital gains can be deployed to defer and reduce taxes.
The Tenth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed a lower-court judgment on behalf of Husch Blackwell client Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc.
Husch Blackwell is recognized as a top litigation firm in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation, with 28 attorneys across six offices listed.
The Missouri Bar covers the firm's Opportunity Zones practice.
Marci Kawski is InBusiness Madison's "Professional of the Week."
New practice group brings a multidisciplinary approach to assisting clients who wish to invest in the federal Opportunity Zones program.
Thanks to a new economic development tool created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Greater Madison could soon see some changes to some of the region’s most economically challenged areas.
Erik Eisenmann and Jeff Vercauteren represent Husch Blackwell on a list recognizing the rising stars of Wisconsin’s legal community.
Ten Husch Blackwell attorneys have earned rankings in the IFLR 1000, a directory of leading transactional attorneys. The firm also earned rankings in three state jurisdictions.
Nick Ashjian joins Husch Blackwell's Private Wealth and Business Succession Planning practices.
The Best Lawyers in America® has listed 143 Husch Blackwell attorneys in its 2019 directory. The firm has eight "Lawyers of the Year" and five attorneys appearing on the list for the first time.
Tobias P. Moon is featured as the newest addition to Husch Blackwell’s Dallas office and its financial services and capital markets group.
Derek Taylor brings his commercial lending legal expertise to Husch Blackwell’s Financial Services & Capital Markets group.
This Table of Experts segment features Mark Welker discussing the potential advantages of Employee Stock Ownership Plans.
Bill Gardner leads a Husch Blackwell team in closing a syndicated credit facility and the sale of senior and subordinated notes.
Chalon Clark is recognized among the best lawyers in Dallas, a peer-nominated listing across 34 categories.
Ed Lieberman comments on the beneficial impact of federal tax reform on the banking industry.
Vickie Driver comments on the broadcaster’s recent Chapter 11 reorganization in Houston.
The firm’s interdisciplinary, cross-office group of ICO lawyers will address the evolving legal challenges associated with this innovative instrument and capital-raising option.
Husch Blackwell makes a major investment in its Texas offices with enhanced capabilities in banking, insurance, public law and real estate.
Working with the Husch Blackwell team on a wide range of legal issues has consistently exceeded my expectations. I would sum up their services as knowledgeable, thorough, direct and, best of all, easy to manage.