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5.0/5.0 Review for Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis by a Partner on 03/20/15 in Secured Finance

A first rate lawyer on all levels and an exceptionally nice person to work with as well, whether on the same or opposite sides of the table.

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5.0/5.0 Review for Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis by a Partner on 03/19/15 in Commercial Finance

Excellent lawyer. Very experienced, knowledgeable and a good negotiator.

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5.0/5.0 Review for Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis by a General Counsel on 03/16/15 in Corporate Finance

Susan is truly an outstanding attorney in the corporate lending practice area.

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5.0/5.0 Review for Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis by a Partner on 03/13/15 in Corporate Banking Law

I have known and worked with Ms. Berkwitt-Malefakis for more than 25 years in bank and commercial finance matters. She is an excellent lawyer from a technical standpoint, and I often seek out her advice if I have a question.She is principled, and he... Read more
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I have known and worked with Ms. Berkwitt-Malefakis for more than 25 years in bank and commercial finance matters. She is an excellent lawyer from a technical standpoint, and I often seek out her advice if I have a question.She is principled, and her ethics are beyond reproach. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis by a Deputy General Counsel on 03/13/15 in Finance

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5.0/5.0 Review for Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis by a Associate on 03/12/15 in Corporate Finance

I worked with Susan regularly over 6 years at Winston & Strawn. Both her knowledge of the law and her commitment to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients is impressive. She cares deeply about her clients' interests and makes them her ow... Read more
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I worked with Susan regularly over 6 years at Winston & Strawn. Both her knowledge of the law and her commitment to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients is impressive. She cares deeply about her clients' interests and makes them her own. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis by a Staff Lawyer on 03/09/15 in Finance

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5.0/5.0 Review for Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis by a General Counsel on 03/04/15 in Financial Services Law

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis represented interests with which I was associated, and in each instance did a superlative job.

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis represented interests with which I was associated, and in each instance did a superlative job. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis by a Of Counsel on 03/04/15 in Commercial Finance

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis is an an extraordinarily capable attorney and deal manager, adheres to the highest personal, professional and ethical standards and brings a deep and rich breadth of knowledge to the table in any deal she manages. I worked w... Read more
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Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis is an an extraordinarily capable attorney and deal manager, adheres to the highest personal, professional and ethical standards and brings a deep and rich breadth of knowledge to the table in any deal she manages. I worked with Susan closely during my tenure at Winston & Strawn and felt privileged to have Susan lead our deal teams. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 03/04/15 in Debt Finance

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis is an expert in all types of complex financing transactions whether asset-based transactions, leveraged finance, structured finance, secured financings or subordinated debt transactions.

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis is an expert in all types of complex financing transactions whether asset-based transactions, leveraged finance, structured finance, secured financings or subordinated debt transactions. Read less
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