BS&K is well prepared to address the varied and specialized legal matters facing banks and financial institutions today. With offices located across the State and over 200 attorneys, we are uniquely situated to serve the needs of financial institutions throughout New York State.

We have assisted bank holding companies, banks and other financial institutions with a wide variety of corporate matters and in complex acquisition and merger transactions. We also represent lenders in a multitude of financing transactions ranging from commercial real estate and commercial lines of credit and term loans to sophisticated multi-institution syndicated financings. Our strengths in core areas permit us to serve the ongoing needs of financial institutions in the full range of employee benefits, executive compensation and employment law matters.

We offer distinct advantages based on our depth of experience and resources, specialized knowledge in banking matters, and commitment to client service through personal attention and cost-effective service. In serving our clients, we may act as special counsel for projects requiring special expertise and resources such as a merger transaction, or as a trusted advisor and member of the team to assist management in the full range of ongoing legal matters.

We have a long history of representing banks and other financial service institutions ranging from community banks to publicly-held interstate financial holding companies listed on national stock exchanges, as well as entities engaged in the delivery of insurance, investment management services, securities and other financial products and services. It is the combination of our experience, comprehensive expertise in the varied areas confronting entities in a regulated industry and our commitment to client service that sets us apart from other law firms.

In addition to the specialized experience of members of our group, we draw upon the expertise of attorneys from across the firm to assist our clients in meeting their objectives as they deal with the numerous and many times complex legal issues facing financial institutions today. We bring the depth of experience of our Mergers and Acquisitions Group, Employee Benefits Group, Securities Law Group and others to address and find solutions in meeting our client objectives. Because of varied locations across the State, our fees may be substantially less than other firms which are based solely in large metropolitan areas. Our size, resources and experience allow us to effectively serve financial institutions in a cost-effective and responsive manner.