Capital Markets & Finance
Corporate
Capital Raising and Financing Counsel for Businesses, Investors, and Financial Institutions
WH Burkley advises businesses, investors, and financial institutions on a full range of capital raising and financing transactions. We provide practical, business-focused guidance to support growth, acquisitions, and ongoing operational needs.
Our experience spans equity and debt offerings, private investments, and complex financing structures. We work closely with clients to structure and execute transactions efficiently while managing risk and aligning with long-term objectives.
Capital Raising
• Structuring and executing private placements of equity and debt
• Advising on private equity investments and sponsor transactions
• Preparing offering materials and coordinating with investors
• Drafting subscription agreements, disclosures, and related documentation
• Ensuring compliance with federal and state securities laws
Financing Transactions
• Representing borrowers in acquisition financings, growth capital facilities, and refinancings
• Advising lenders on secured and unsecured credit facilities
• Structuring complex financing arrangements, including intercreditor agreements and collateral packages
• Supporting real estate-backed financing, including mortgage structures and enforcement matters
• Advising on public and quasi-public financing transactions
Investment & Capital Structure Strategy
• Advising on equity and debt capitalization strategies
• Coordinating sponsor, investor, and lender interests
• Structuring ownership and financing arrangements
• Supporting growth, acquisition, and recapitalization initiatives
Our Approach
- Align financing strategy with each client’s business and transaction objectives
- Move transactions forward efficiently from structuring through closing
- Coordinate across legal and financial stakeholders to support execution
- Focus on managing risk while enabling access to capital and growth
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and dependable execution
Why WH Burkley
- Experience advising borrowers, lenders, investors, and sponsors across a wide range of financing transactions
- Strong understanding of both capital raising and commercial lending structures
- Ability to structure practical solutions that balance business, financial, and legal objectives
- Integration with corporate, real estate, restructuring, tax, and litigation capabilities
- Responsive, partner-level service focused on execution and results
Recognition
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 1 – Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Band 1 – Corporate
- Band 2 – Banking and Finance
- Band 2 – Tax
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 2 – Litigation – Commercial
Best Law Firms | US
- Band 2 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 3 – Banking and Finance
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.