Banking and Finance
Banking and Finance
Aronberg Goldgehn’s banking and finance attorneys represent numerous banks and other financial institution in a variety of lending and loan workout and restructuring activities. We also assist our business clients with their financing requirements.
Lending
Our attorneys provide to our financial institution clients a full spectrum of legal services relating to secured and unsecured commercial business loans and real estate loans. In addition, our attorneys have served as board members of several banks and have an in-depth knowledge of the operational aspects of banking and financial services and of bank regulatory matters.
We also provide advice and counsel to our business clients on raising funds to meet longer-term needs and working capital needs through bank financing, mezzanine financing, and through private offerings of securities. Through our extensive contacts with a wide variety of funding sources we are able to offer creative solutions to meet the capital needs of our clients and to introduce our business clients to providers of debt and equity financing.
Workouts/Creditor’s Rights
Financial institutions rely on Aronberg Goldgehn for representation in foreclosure, bankruptcy and other debt collection and creditor’s rights proceedings. We also represent lenders in consensual workouts, including the negotiation and preparation of documentation necessary to restructure troubled real estate and commercial loans and to consummate deed in lieu of foreclosure transactions. Aronberg Goldgehn’s attorneys also provide representation in connection with lender liability matters and other claims brought by borrowers against financial institutions.
Documentation
We regularly negotiate and prepare a broad range of contracts and agreements for our financial institution and business clients. Such documentation may pertain to:
- Documentation of real estate, construction and business loans, including loans to franchisees
- Equipment leases
- Intercreditor agreements
- Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) transactions
- Leveraged acquisitions
- Loan restructurings and workouts
- Mezzanine credit facilities
- Participation agreements and syndications
- Purchase money financing
- Retail, vendor and purchase order financing
- Working capital facilities, including asset-based lending
Regulatory Compliance
Our attorneys provide advice to our financial institution clients concerning regulatory requirements imposed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of Currency, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. We also provide assistance in the preparation of reports and responses to inquiries from regulatory authorities. We have served as counsel to bank boards of directors and senior bank officials in the performance of their duties and have represented them before Federal and State regulatory agencies that oversee the operation of banks and the conduct of bank personnel.
Paul Fisher to Present on "Bad-Boy" Guaranties
01.11.24
Paul Fisher will present, "Nonrecourse Carve-Outs and Bad-Boy Guaranties: Negotiating, Enforcing and Litigating These Terms, Avoiding Pitfalls" for Strafford on January 16 at 12:00 pm CT... Read More
35 Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Honored as Leading and Emerging Lawyers in 2021 Lists
02.09.21
Leading Lawyers Network recognizes 35 Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys in the 2021 Leading and Emerging Lawyer lists.... Read More
Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
01.29.21
Aronberg Goldgehn congratulates its 18 attorneys that have been selected to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.... Read More
John is one of the co-founders of the CBA's Mediation Service.... Read More
Twenty-Nine Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Illinois Leading Lawyers
07.08.20
Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, De Preter, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, J. Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, T. Nelson, C. Niro, B. Niro, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Warren, Wernick, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Eight Aronberg Goldgehn Members Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.29.20
Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Julie A. Johnson, Bill Niro John C. Sciaccotta, Blooma Stark and Michael A. Zaslavsky have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2020.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.29.20
Staci Balbirer, Amy Gibson, Ben Haskin, David Johnson, Lindsay Lollio, Tim Nelson and Chris Niro have been named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
On Dec. 4, 2019, John will moderate the civility panel at the Chicago Bar Association's annual all-day "Basic Skills Course for Newly Admitted Attorneys."... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr With Its 2019 Inspiration Award
08.15.19
Rebecca accepted the award at the Fourth Annual Inspiration Award Reception hosted by the Aronberg Goldgehn Women's Initiative.... Read More
Lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America© publication were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 146 practice areas.... Read More
Paul Gilman, Elizabeth Lazzara and Sharon Zaban have been named on "Crain's 2019 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law" list, published in the June 3 edition of Crain's Chicago Business.... Read More
John Sciaccotta's Speaking Engagement Reported On in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
05.20.19
The article, "CBA Panel on Legal Bias Illuminates Inequities," appeared in the May 20 edition.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women Attorneys Volunteer at Sarah's Circle
05.03.19
On April 24, 2019, a group of Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative members volunteered at Sarah's Circle in Chicago's Uptown Community, providing dinner service for their residents... Read More
The Investing in Justice Campaign raises much-needed funds for pro bono and legal aid services in the Chicago area.... Read More
On May 16, 2019, John Sciaccotta will address unconscious bias with fellow panelists, including Hon. Michael B. Hyman of the Illinois Appellate Court.... Read More
Twenty-Three Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers in Illinois
03.20.19
Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.19.19
Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2019 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More
John Sciaccotta Elected a Trustee of the Barrington School District 220 Educational Foundation Board
10.26.18
As a Trustee, John will support the Foundation's mission to inspire students' passion for learning and career exploration, and provide enriching opportunities through private funding.... Read More
John Sciaccotta Elected a Member of The DePaul University College of Law Dean's Council
08.29.18
Aronberg Goldgehn Member John C. Sciaccotta will serve on the advisory board for a three-year term.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Sarah Alter With Its 2018 Inspiration Award
08.17.18
Sarah Alter, President and CEO of the Network of Executive Women (NEW), accepted the award at the Third Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More
Steve Scholl Featured in a Law360 Article About Him Joining Aronberg Goldgehn
08.10.18
Steve says in the article that the chance to join Aronberg Goldgehn gave him the opportunity to work with some top talent in an environment that encourages collaboration.... Read More
Steve Scholl Has Joined Aronberg Goldgehn's Corporate and Transactional Law Practice as a Member
08.01.18
Corporate lawyer Steven M. Scholl, who primarily represents a broad range of closely held and middle market businesses, has joined Aronberg Goldgehn as a Member.... Read More
The list is published in the July 30 edition of Crain's Chicago Business, as well as online at ChicagoBusiness.com.... Read More
John Sciaccotta To Be Honored With Fenwick High School's 2018 Accipiter Award
04.30.18
On May 18, 2018, Aronberg Goldgehn member John Sciaccotta will receive the prestigious Accipiter Award from his alma mater, Fenwick High School.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Hosting the Legal Netlink Alliance's Spring 2018 Meeting
04.30.18
On May 17, 2018, the Legal Netlink Alliance will kick off its 2018 Spring meeting with a cocktail reception in the offices of Aronberg Goldgehn.... Read More
Twenty Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18
Twenty-one Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys have been named Leading Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.24.18
Staci L. Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named "Rising Stars" by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
Rowena Zimmers accepted Aronberg Goldgehn's 2017 Inspiration Award at its 2nd Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More
John Sciaccotta To Be Installed on the Chicago Bar Association's Board of Managers
06.01.17
At the Chicago Bar Association's 144th Annual Meeting on June 22, 2017, Aronberg Goldgehn member John Sciaccotta will be installed on the CBA's Board of Managers.... Read More
Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.27.17
Eighteen of the firm's members have been named Leading Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 5 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More
Four Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.26.17
Amy Gibson, Julie Johnson, Tim Nelson and Amber LaFevers have been named Emerging Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 2 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn members Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2017.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Sponsoring the 18th Annual Illinois Bar Foundation Gala
09.07.16
Aronberg Goldgehn is honored to be the Northern Illinois University Fellowship Sponsor for the Illinois Bar Foundation's 2016 Gala, where Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be presented with the 2016 Distinguished Award for Excellence.... Read More
Sheri Zaban Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America List 2017
08.15.16
For the fourth consecutive year, Sharon Zaban has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Real Estate Law.... Read More
John Sciaccotta Elected to Membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
08.08.16
Litigator John C. Sciaccotta has been elected a Member of the prestigious Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Hosts Its Inaugural Inspiration Award Luncheon
08.01.16
Ulta Beauty General Counsel Jodi Caro Honored With the 2016 Inspiration Award... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn litigation attorneys Nathan H. Lichtenstein and Benjamin E. Haskin have obtained a victory in the Illinois Appellate Court.... Read More
Bob Sodikoff Publishes Chapter in IICLE's "Secured Transactions 2016"
04.11.16
Robert N. Sodikoff's "Letters of Credit" has been published in the "Secured Transactions 2016" edition, which is considered the essential guide covering security interests and priority under UCC Article 9.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn members Elizabeth O. Lazzara and John C. Sciaccotta are serving as Campaign Vice Chairs for the 2016 Chicago Bar Foundation's 10th Anniversary Investing in Justice Campaign, which kicks off on March 7, 2016.... Read More
Five Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers
01.01.16
Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Rapoport Gibson, Amber O. LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Julie A. Neubauer and have been designated Rising Stars in Illinois by Super Lawyers.... Read More
Sheri Zaban Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016
08.17.15
Sharon Zaban was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Real Estate Law.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Appoints New Practice Group Chairs
07.29.15
Nate Lichtenstein and Amy Rapoport Gibson Will Lead the Commercial Litigation Group; Paul Gilman and Tim Nelson, Business Law & Transactions... Read More
Chicago Lawyer magazine' has published the results of its annual diversity survey of the largest law firms in Illinois, and Aronberg Goldgehn has been ranked No. 1 in one analysis of the statistics.... Read More
John Sciaccotta Joins Aronberg Goldgehn
05.04.15
John Sciaccotta has joined Aronberg Goldberg as a member. He focuses his practice on litigation, arbitration and business counseling matters with a special emphasis on complex civil trial and appellate cases brought in federal and state courts throughout the country.... Read More
Sheri Zaban Featured in Leading Lawyers Magazine
01.22.15
Aronberg Goldgehn member Sharon S. Zaban has been featured in Leading Lawyers Magazine's Real Estate Edition for 2015 in the article titled, "A Practice Built Upon a Commitment to Real Estate Clients."... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Illinois
01.12.15
Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank and Blooma Stark have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers; Amber N. LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson named ‘Rising Stars.'... Read More
Lisa Brodsky, Tim Nelson and Amy Gibson Elected New Members
01.01.15
Aronberg Goldgehn has elected Lisa J. Brodsky, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson as Members of the firm, effective January 1, 2015.... Read More
Sheri Zaban Selected for Inclusion on 2015 Best Lawyers List
08.18.14
Sharon Zaban has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Real Estate Law.... Read More
Leading Lawyers Network Magazine featured Real Estate and Construction Member, Henry Morris, in an article in their Real Estate, Construction and Environmental Edition for 2014.... Read More
Amber LaFevers, Tim Nelson and Amy Gibson Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.13.14
Amber LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson have been designated as Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
Amy Gibson, Tim Nelson and Julie Neubauer Named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers
08.29.13
Aronberg Attorneys Amy M. Rapoport Gibson, Timothy R. Nelson and Julie A. Neubauer and have been designated Rising Stars in Illinois by Super Lawyers.... Read More
Sharon Zaban Joins Aronberg Goldgehn
05.28.13
Sheri has joined as a member of the firm's real estate finance and lending groups and will focus on all aspects of lending, with an emphasis on real estate financing.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers' and Rising Stars' in Illinois
01.04.13
Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to announce that four attorneys were selected as Illinois ‘Super Lawyers' for 2013 and four attorneys were designated as ‘Rising Stars' in Illinois by Super Lawyers magazine.... Read More
Bernie Schlifke Speaks on Trading Scandal to First Business News
05.16.12
Aronberg Goldgehn attorney Bernie Schlifke was interviewed by First Business News regarding the recent trading scandal involving JP Morgan Chase.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Ranked High Among Top Global M&A Firms in Property and Casualty Deals
05.18.11
Timothy Nelson Joins Aronberg Goldgehn As An Associate
11.29.10
Timothy Nelson has joined Aronberg Goldgehn as an associate in the business law department.... Read More
