Jordan M. Klein - Winston & Strawn LLP - Dallas, TX

Premier Banking, Debt Financing, and Corporate Lending in Dallas

In dynamic financial markets, structuring commercial credit facilities and navigating complex corporate debt demands sophisticated transactional counsel. Jordan M. Klein provides high-level legal guidance from the Dallas offices of Winston & Strawn LLP at 2121 North Pearl Street. Serving as Co-Managing Partner of the Dallas office, Mr. Klein has established himself among Texas most influential banking and finance attorneys. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and McCombs School of Business, attorney Klein guides financial institutions through multi-hundred-million-dollar credit facilities and high-stakes corporate restructurings.

Sophisticated Asset-Based Lending and Commercial Credit Facilities

Major commercial lenders and corporate borrowers rely on Jordan Klein for structured credit arrangements. Functioning among premier financial and ip lawyers and contract lawyers, his practice encompasses:

• Asset-Based Lending (ABL): Structuring revolving credit facilities, borrowing base determinations, inventory and receivables financing, and equipment term loans for middle-market and large corporate enterprises.
• Syndicated and Club Loan Facilities: Drafting and negotiating multi-lender credit agreements, intercreditor accords, collateral agency terms, and participation agreements.
• First Lien, Second Lien, and Unitranche Financings: Structuring senior secured first lien and second lien credit facilities, bifurcated collateral structures, and private credit unitranche loans.
• Acquisition and Private Equity Financing: Advising private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on leveraged buyouts, mezzanine debt, dividend recapitalizations, and growth capital facilities.

Troubled Debt Restructuring, Distressed Lending, and Workouts

When borrowers face financial distress or covenant defaults, rapid strategic intervention protects capital investments. Working closely with bankruptcy lawyers and debt relief lawyers, attorney Klein provides decisive leadership:

• Out-of-Court Workouts and Forbearance: Negotiating loan modification agreements, forbearance arrangements, debt-for-equity swaps, and distressed debt restructurings.
• Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) Financing: Advising secured lenders on post-petition financing facilities and Article 9 Uniform Commercial Code foreclosures and distressed collateral sales.
• Lender Liability Mitigation: Structuring distressed transactions to protect creditors against preference actions, fraudulent conveyance allegations, and equitable subordination risks.

Corporate Finance and Strategic Commercial Transactions

Beyond lending arrangements, attorney Klein collaborates as trusted counsel alongside business and real estate lawyers and business formation lawyers. He assists corporate entities with corporate governance, treasury management, compliance under revised Article 9, and commercial transactions across the energy, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Why Major Financial Institutions Retain Jordan M. Klein

Corporate executives and lending officers looking to hire an attorney for mission-critical debt transactions turn to Jordan Klein for proven excellence:

• Office and Firm Leadership: Co-Managing Partner of Winston & Strawn Dallas office and Co-Chair of the firm global Asset-Based Lending practice.
• Sustained Peer Accolades: Named to D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas in Banking and Finance every year from 2016 through 2026, and recognized in Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers.
• Industry Distinction: Honored in the Commercial Finance Association 40 Under 40 Awards and named an Outstanding Lawyer Under 40 by the Cardozo Society.
• Global Firm Platform: Backed by Winston & Strawn international reach, providing clients with comprehensive full-service corporate, tax, regulatory, and litigation support.

When your institution must execute complex debt financings or resolve distressed loans, you need a lawyer who delivers seamless execution. Contact Jordan M. Klein at Winston & Strawn LLP in Dallas at (214) 453-6426 to discuss your credit transactions.