John Sullivan directs national and international financial institutions through issues affecting the ever-changing financial services industry. His background in commercial litigation aids him in effectively advising on the structure and documentation of each project.

John dedicates the majority of his time assisting lenders and borrowers regarding conventional and asset-based lending transactions and regulatory matters. He negotiates and prepares documentation for all types of commercial loans and counsels on federal bank regulatory issues, commercial and consumer lending, mortgage banking, consumer credit, restructurings, refinancings and Uniform Commercial Code transactions. In the area of regulatory compliance, John interprets regulations issued by various federal and state agencies, including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board and state banking regulators.

The balance of John’s work involves helping clients form, buy, sell, lease, merge, finance and operate their businesses. He offers guidance to develop strategic direction, minimize operational risks and consider financial implications.