General Info

Chapman and Cutler focus is on finance. The firm has represented market participants in all aspects of banking, corporate finance and securities and public finance transactions since its inception in 1913. The firm develops innovative and practical legal solutions for complex financial transactions. In addition to traditional financings, the firm is widely recognized for its experience in specialized areas of finance, including leveraged leasing and other lease finance, asset securitizations and pooled investment products, such as defined portfolios and mutual funds. In the area of public finance, the firm historically has served as bond counsel on more municipal bond issues each year than any other law firm in the country.