Lending & Finance

Overview

Our front-end lending practice represents leading banks, non-bank lenders, and borrowers in a variety of debt and related transactions. We have experience in many industries with unique legal requirements, including agricultural, tribal, and health care finance, with transactions ranging from bilateral loans involving a single bank and borrower to multinational syndicated credit arrangements with multiple layers of debt. Our experience includes asset-based credit facilities, real estate loans, cash-flow financings, and asset securitizations, among other transactions. Clients appreciate the depth of our industry knowledge, our integration with bankruptcy and workout teams, and our ability to deliver an excellent product in a timely fashion.

Insights & Events

Latest

Press Release March 2026

Faegre Drinker Welcomes Finance Partner Eleni Zodiates to London, Further Strengthening Its UK Finance & Restructuring Team

3 min read

Updates March 2026

Attorney-Client Privilege, US and UK Guidance for Financial Services, and Other AI Developments

Artificial Intelligence Briefing

Lending & Finance

Overview

Insights & Events

Latest

Faegre Drinker Welcomes Finance Partner Eleni Zodiates to London, Further Strengthening Its UK Finance & Restructuring Team

Attorney-Client Privilege, US and UK Guidance for Financial Services, and Other AI Developments

FX Reboot: Modernizing the 1998 Definitions

UK Supreme Court Ruling in Motor Finance Commission Cases

‘America’s AI Action Plan’ and More Developments for the Tech, Financial Services, Insurance and Health Care Sectors

Andrew Kassner, Mike Stewart Discuss History of Big Law Bankruptcy Practices With Law360

Breia Schleuss Named a 2025 ‘Notable Leaders in Banking’ Honoree by Twin Cities Business

UK Supreme Court Decision in Motor Finance Case Is Imminent

2025: the Year of Private Credit Investment Opportunities and Potential Pitfalls

Ilene Froom Discusses Market Volatility in Banking Industry With Risk.net

Insights

Attorney-Client Privilege, US and UK Guidance for Financial Services, and Other AI Developments

UK Supreme Court Ruling in Motor Finance Commission Cases

‘America’s AI Action Plan’ and More Developments for the Tech, Financial Services, Insurance and Health Care Sectors

Andrew Kassner, Mike Stewart Discuss History of Big Law Bankruptcy Practices With Law360

UK Supreme Court Decision in Motor Finance Case Is Imminent

Ilene Froom Discusses Market Volatility in Banking Industry With Risk.net

Delaware’s Recalibration Didn’t Happen in a Vacuum

Navigating a Forced Sale

Treasury’s Outbound Investment Security Program Focusing on China Is in Effect (for Now)

Critical Minerals: An Opportunity in the Sustainable Asset Markets

Events

Past Events

FX Reboot: Modernizing the 1998 Definitions

2025: the Year of Private Credit Investment Opportunities and Potential Pitfalls

Industry Implementation and Adoption of the 2021 Definitions

Equity Derivatives Products and Enhancing ISDA Equity Derivatives Documentation

Decline of the Declination Letter - Washington, DC

News

Faegre Drinker Welcomes Finance Partner Eleni Zodiates to London, Further Strengthening Its UK Finance & Restructuring Team

Breia Schleuss Named a 2025 ‘Notable Leaders in Banking’ Honoree by Twin Cities Business

Faegre Drinker Advises Hope Plumbing in its Sale to Redwood Services

Mike Stewart Named “Minnesota ICON” By Minnesota Lawyer

Faegre Drinker Welcomes Derivatives Partner Ilene Froom to New York Investment Management Group

Faegre Drinker Advises Peratech Through $31.5 Million Investment Financing

Latin Lawyer Recognizes Faegre Drinker Finance and Restructuring Team in Annual ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards

Faegre Drinker Strengthens London Restructuring and Insolvency Team With Finance Partner Gary Bellingham

Partner Jim Park and Counsel Allison Seeley Add to Faegre Drinker’s Finance & Restructuring Practice in Minneapolis

Faegre Drinker Advises Infineon in $1.3 Billion Private Placement

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Experience

Our Experience

Opportunity Finance Network Directs Twitter Investment in CDFIs

Tactile Systems Technology Completes $55M Refinancing

Fair Isaac Corp. Refinances $600M Syndicated Credit Facility

iMedia Brands Inc. and Subsidiaries Close $28.5M Mortgage-Backed Loan

iMedia Brands Inc. Closes $80M Asset-Based Revolving Line of Credit Transaction

Sharpen Technologies Raises $14M in Growth Capital

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Lending & Finance Team

Breia L. Schleuss

Michael B. Abbott

Laura E. Appleby

Felipe Morais Assunção

Dina B. Awshah

Trevor J. Belden

Gary G Bellingham

Amelia R. Brett

Alison J. Bure

Jessica R. Carlson

Susan E. Carlson

A. Scott Chinn

John J. D'Andrea

Aidan Dobney

Sabra Drummond

Danielle E. Fine

Ilene K. Froom

Mihajlo Gasic

Joseph T. Green

Mike T. Gustafson

Miko E. Hernandez

Candace M. Holcomb

Kaili Kao Janus

Megan E. Keating

John R. Kirkwood