Benesch Adds BigLaw Partner N. Paul Coyle to Commercial Finance & Banking Practice Group

Benesch, one of the fastest-growing firms on the AmLaw 200 list, is pleased to announce the addition of BigLaw Partner N. Paul Coyle to the firm’s Commercial Finance & Banking Practice Group in Chicago.

Joining the firm from Duane Morris LLP, Paul’s practice encompasses a broad range of general corporate counseling for healthcare provider clients, as well as negotiating and documenting asset-based, cash-flow, unitranche, and real estate financing transactions on behalf of both institutional lenders and borrowers, with a particular focus on the healthcare industry.

“Paul has a strong background in corporate counseling and finance transactions, making him a valuable addition to our Commercial Finance & Banking group,” said Benesch Managing Partner Gregg Eisenberg. “His deep understanding of asset-based and cash-flow financing, particularly within the healthcare industry, combined with his knowledge in negotiating complex intercreditor relationships and handling workout and restructuring matters, uniquely positions him to support our clients’ needs.”

In addition to his work in finance transactions, Paul has substantial experience in the workout and restructuring area. He has represented institutional lenders in pre-bankruptcy workouts, debtor-in-possession and Chapter 11 exit financings. Paul also advises healthcare providers, including owners and operators of hospitals, on operational issues and a variety of healthcare transactional and regulatory matters, ensuring that his advice is carefully coordinated with clients’ business objectives.

Paul is recognized as a Leading Lawyer in the State of Illinois for both Banking & Financial Institutions Law and Secured Transactions Law. Paul holds a B.S. from DePaul University and a J.D. from The John Marshall Law School.