Commercial Finance

The lawyers at Friedman Dumas & Springwater LLP have handled a wide range of commercial finance and equity transactions.  We have special expertise in the area of secured transactions, equipment leasing, sales of private label credit card portfolios, inventory finance, and sales of intellectual property.  One of our partners is a nationally recognized expert on California's Revised Article 9 of the UCC.

We also represent lenders and agents in senior, bridge and subordinated credit facilities.  Our lawyers have substantial experience in loan workouts and in representing secured lenders in Chapter 11 cases.

We represent manufacturers of computer equipment and software that extend credit to distributors and resellers of their products.  We have significant experience in major venture lending and leasing transactions and represent venture funds in their investments in emerging companies.

Our lawyers advise clients on sophisticated commercial transactions, and have developed expertise in areas such as securitized or off-balance sheet financing, synthetic leases, and other credit enhancement devices.  Our experience includes asset purchases in Chapter 11 cases, leveraged buyouts, and financing for companies entering or emerging from reorganization or restructuring.