In a notable development within the legal sector, Holland & Knight has bolstered its financial services practice by bringing on three prominent partners from Loeb & Loeb. The lawyers, Paul Severin, Kristin Bacchus, and Patricia Whitten, will operate out of the firm’s Los Angeles office, as announced Monday.
Paul Severin’s practice focuses predominantly on financial institutions. He specializes in both secured and unsecured lending and finance transactions, which include securities-based and asset-based lending, derivatives, and private equity and hedge fund transactions.
Kristin Bacchus represents financial institutions in secured and unsecured loans. Her clients consist of private equity sponsors and principals, corporate entities, and investment vehicles.
Patricia Whitten’s expertise encompasses a range of commercial lending and banking transactions, mainly in secured lending.
This move underscores Holland & Knight’s strategic initiative to strengthen its presence in Southern California, particularly in the financial services sector. For more detailed insights, visit Bloomberg Law.