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Banking & Finance

Trusted counsel for banks, holding companies, and financial service providers navigating complex transactions and regulatory challenges 

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Friday, Eldredge & Clark represents banks, holding companies, and financial service providers in a full range of banking and finance matters. Our attorneys advise on commercial lending transactions, mergers and acquisitions, branch purchases, corporate reorganizations, bankruptcy and foreclosures, tax credit financing, securities compliance, and trust and estate issues. We guide clients through complex state and federal banking regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and Bank Control Act, and maintain strong working relationships with regulatory authorities. With experience across lending structures, asset-based financing, and regulatory compliance, our team provides practical, business-focused solutions that protect lenders, support growth, and ensure long-term stability.

We are proud to serve a diverse group of financial clients, including the Arkansas Bankers Association, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority, leading regional banks and bank holding companies, and providers of financial services and products. By understanding the priorities of each client, we deliver tailored legal strategies that strengthen operations, safeguard compliance, and support success in an increasingly competitive and regulated industry.

Areas of Focus

Commercial Lending

Our lawyers have a clear understanding of how to protect the lender’s interests within a borrower’s comfort level on a wide range of lending transactions. That includes revolving loans, term loans, revolving and term-loan packages, multiple borrower transactions, loan participations, acquisition loans, letter of credit facilities and special purpose loans. We help our clients comply with the Uniform Commercial Code as well as the requirements for proper collateral protection in the event of default or bankruptcy.

Regulatory Compliance

From the change in the Bank Control Act to the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act, our lawyers understand the federal regulatory regime and work to help keep our clients in compliance. At the state level, we have a strong working relations with the Arkansas State Bank Department.

Summary
  • Broad Industry Representation: Counsel for leading banks, holding companies, financial product providers, and statewide associations such as the Arkansas Bankers Association and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority.
  • Commercial Lending Expertise: Guidance on structuring and protecting lender interests across a wide range of transactions, including revolving loans, term loans, acquisition financing, and asset-based lending.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Deep knowledge of state and federal banking regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and Bank Control Act, with strong working relationships with regulatory authorities.
  • Comprehensive Services: Support in mergers and acquisitions, branch purchases, reorganizations, securities compliance, bankruptcy, foreclosures, tax credit financing, and trust and estate issues.
  • Recognized Team: A multidisciplinary group of attorneys with recognition from Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, and Mid-South Super Lawyers.
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