
Banking & Finance
Overview
At Dickinson Wright, we understand that banks and other lenders operate in a highly competitive and constantly changing environment. With more than a century of experience serving the financial services industry, our banking and finance attorneys provide practical, cost-effective solutions across all sectors of the industry. As a full-service law firm, we are recognized by clients and peers for our industry knowledge, business judgment, and proactive approach. With offices throughout the United States and in Canada, as well as affiliations with local firms in China, India, Japan, and South Korea, we serve lenders wherever they and their borrowers operate.
Our Clients
Our clients include:
- International Banks
- National Banks
- Regional Banks
- Community Banks
- Commercial Finance Companies
- Insurance Companies
- Private Equity Lenders
- Mezzanine and Subordinated Lenders
Our Team
Our Banking and Finance practice is ranked by Chambers®. Many of our banking and finance attorneys are also regularly recognized by Chambers®, Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers®, and other leading legal publications.
Our Services
Dickinson Wright is well-positioned to advise financial services clients on financings throughout the United States and Canada, including cross-border arrangements. Our banking and finance team serves a wide range of lenders in matters including:
General Lending
- Financial Institution Acquisitions
- Alternative Energy
- Asset-Based Lending
- Automotive Lending
- Bankruptcy & Restructuring
- Capital Markets
- Collections
- Commercial Lending
- Debtor-in-Possession Financing
- ESOP Loans
- Financial Institution Litigation
- Healthcare Financing
- Insurance Finance
- Leasing
- Lender Finance
- Leveraged Lending
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Private Equity
- Project and Specialized Collateral
- Real Estate Finance
- Recapitalizations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Securities
- Shareholder Relations
- Structured Finance
- Subscription and Capital Call Facilities
- Swaps and Derivatives
- Syndicated Lending
- Synthetic Financing
- Tax-Advantaged Financing
- Treasury Management
- Trusts
- Workouts
After evaluating the needs and goals of our clients and their customers, our banking and finance team assists with the establishment and administration of personal and corporate trusts, including:
- Collective Investment Funds
- Common Trust Funds
- Employee Benefit Programs
- Mutual Funds
- Pensions
Financial Institution Litigation and Pre-Litigation Strategies
We understand that litigation can be costly, time-consuming, and damaging to an institution’s reputation. Our banking and finance team works with clients to address potential disputes early and establish effective risk-management strategies before a matter reaches the courtroom. When litigation is necessary, clients value our practical, direct approach. Our representation includes:
- Assignments for Benefit of Creditors
- Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency
- Breach of Contract
- Class Action Defense
- Collections
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Distressed Commercial Loans
- Exit Strategies
- Lender Liability
- Probate and Fiduciary Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- State and Federal Receiverships
- Trust Litigation
Key Contacts
Theodore B. SylwestrzakMember, Banking and Financial Practice Group ChairDetroitTSylwestrzak@dwlaw.com313-223-3036






