Finance

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Few things impact every business at the local, regional, national, and global level like the constantly evolving finance industry. Consequently, it’s crucial that every business and entrepreneur finds a law firm that understands how changes in the industry affect their specific business in order to help them anticipate future challenges and to provide potential solutions before the issues manifest. We are that firm.

We have assembled a skilled, collaborative and multi-disciplinary team that understands our clients’ businesses and is focused on solving our clients’ problems efficiently and effectively. Our team’s unique cross-practice perspective and focus on the finance industry provides real value beyond the typical siloed practice group model.

Industry Team Leaders

Need something? Our finance industry team leader can point you in the right direction.

Jamie Brodsky

Partner

Louisville, KY

Los Angeles, CA

502.779.8196

Andrew J. Camelotto

Partner

Newark, NJ

973.596.4573

Geoffrey M. White

Partner

Louisville, KY

502.568.0202

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Industry-Focused Support

How We Help Clients

We represent a diverse group of industry stakeholders, including, but not limited to: local, regional, national and international banks, insurance companies, private equity funds, debt and equity syndicators, asset managers, real estate developers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), retailers, contractors, venture capitalists, issuers, servicers, nonprofits, governmental authorities, private credit and debt providers, tax credit investors, entrepreneurs, landlords, tenants, and many more industry stakeholders.

Our finance industry team has experience representing multiple stakeholders in the following types of transactions:

Asset-based lending
Bankruptcy and restructuring, receiverships, and assignments for the benefits of creditors
Commercial real estate financing (including representation of lenders and borrowers in connection with commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and collateralized loan obligation (CLO) loans, life company loans, private capital, bridge loans, debt funds, mezzanine loans, agency loans (including borrower representation on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD loans and loan assumptions), construction loans, HOME loans, affordable housing trust fund loans, and balance sheet loans)
Low-income housing tax credits, energy tax credits, new markets tax credits, and historic rehabilitation tax credits
Fund formation and fund agreement preparation
Entity formation and preparation of governing documents
ISDA swap and interest rate cap transactions
Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
Loan enforcements, restructurings, and workouts
Loan securitizations and syndications
Loan servicing issues
Local counsel services and legal opinions (including bankruptcy non-consolidation and other specialized opinions)
Commercial real estate acquisitions, developments, dispositions, and refinancings
Private equity investments (including hard, soft and common equity placements)
Portfolio company acquisitions and dispositions
Tax-increment and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) financings
Construction contract documentation

Supporting Evidence

Explore our latest insights on legal developments impacting the finance industry.

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A Closer Look at Tennessee’s Community Investment Tax Credit

August 13, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

Tennessee’s Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) program provides a meaningful incentive for fin...

Money Matters Roundup | August 2026

August 13, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

Money Matters is a monthly snapshot of key developments across the financial services industry. From...

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2026 Changes to Kentucky’s Historic Tax Credit Program: What Developers and Investors Need to Know

August 10, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

The Kentucky General Assembly recently enacted House Bill 757, which, among other business and indiv...

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CREF Roundup | Week 32, 2026

August 7, 2026 | Publications

The CREF Roundup is a periodic digest of noteworthy developments, insights, and commentary in the wo...

FBT Gibbons Chairman Robert Sartin Discusses California Growth Strategy with The Recorder

August 5, 2026 | In the News

The Recorder profiles FBT Gibbons’ California growth strategy, quoting Chairman Robert Sartin on t...

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Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra Sworn in to Lead New California Business and Consumer Services Agency

August 4, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

On July 1, 2026, former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director and former Federal Trad...

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Multifamily Roundup | July 2026

August 4, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

Curated for industry professionals, the Multifamily Roundup is a periodic digest of noteworthy devel...

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Tennessee’s Community Workforce Housing Innovation Pilot Program

July 27, 2026 | Finance Industry Blogs

To combat the escalating housing costs in our country, there has been significant movement this year...

CREF Roundup | Week 30, 2026

July 24, 2026 | Publications

The CREF Roundup is a periodic digest of noteworthy developments, insights, and commentary in the wo...

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Going Shopping | Retail News Roundup for July 2026

July 15, 2026 | Publications

Going Shopping is a monthly digest of key developments in the world of retail and shopping center fi...

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