Cleveland Corporate Capital & Finance Lawyers
Cavitch’s dedicated Capital and Finance practice provides comprehensive legal counsel to financial institutions and to businesses. Commercial and real estate lenders appreciate that Cavitch’s team is cost-effective and thorough, giving them confidence that the deal will be done right, and within budget.
Our Capital & Finance Services
Our team offers sophisticated legal support across a broad spectrum of capital and finance matters, ensuring your transactions are efficient, compliant, and structured for optimal results.
Debt Financing
Cavitch lawyers have extensive experience in representing financial institutions in loans secured by various types of real estate, including:
- Retail and shopping centers
- Office and industrial parks
- Hospitality and leisure facilities
- Health care and medical offices
- Multifamily, senior and student housing projects
Cavitch lawyers are also experienced in loans secured by business assets, and they appreciate the nuances of perfecting liens on assets of all classes.
Equity Financing
Securing the right funding is critical. We guide companies through various financing rounds, representing both issuers and investors:
- Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) Investments: Structuring and negotiating seed, early-stage, and growth-stage financings, including preparation of term sheets and definitive agreements.
- Private Placements: Assisting with offerings under Regulation D (Rule 506(b) and 506(c)) and other exemptions.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Finance and M&A are inextricably linked. We manage the capital structure aspects of corporate combinations and divestitures:
- Transactional Structuring: Designing the most tax-efficient and advantageous capital structure for the deal.
- Due Diligence: Conducting financial and regulatory due diligence to identify and mitigate risk.
- Post-Closing Integration: Advising on the financial and capital integration of merged entities.
Securities Law & Regulatory Compliance
Compliance is non-negotiable. We help clients meet the rigorous demands of state and federal securities laws:
- SEC Reporting: Preparing and filing periodic reports
- Corporate Governance: Advising boards and management on fiduciary duties, executive compensation, and internal controls.
- Investment Advisers Act: Counseling private equity and hedge funds on fund formation and regulatory requirements.
Ready to discuss your next financing initiative or capital restructuring?
Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our experienced Capital & Finance attorneys. Call 216-865-1718 or use our contact form to set up a meeting.