Atty. Stuart P. Shulruff

Atty. Stuart P. Shulruff

Stuart Shulruff has spent his entire career with the firm, concentrating his practice on the representation of lead arrangers in connection with their financing activities. Stuart regularly counsels administrative agents, lead arrangers and other investors in connection with syndicated senior secured cash flow and asset-based financings including mergers and acquisitions and going-private, leveraged buyout and recapitalization transactions.

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About Stuart P. Shulruff at a glance

Stuart P. Shulruff is a business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Katten. Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stuart Shulruff has spent his entire career with the firm, concentrating his practice on the representation of lead arrangers in connection with their financing activities
  • Stuart regularly counsels administrative agents, lead arrangers and other investors in connection with syndicated senior secured cash flow and asset-based financings including mergers and acquisitions and going-private, leveraged buyout and recapitalization transactions
  • He also represents lead arrangers and asset managers in strategic investor initiatives, such as separately managed account and joint venture programs.His clients include Antares Capital, Ares Capital Corporation, Bank of Montreal, Golub Capital Incorporated and NXT Capital

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart P. Shulruff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart P. Shulruff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Stuart P. Shulruff's law office located?
Stuart P. Shulruff's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Katten. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart P. Shulruff handle?
Stuart P. Shulruff focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Stuart P. Shulruff go to law school?
Stuart P. Shulruff earned their education at (J.D., 1984).
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What awards or recognition has Stuart P. Shulruff received?
Stuart P. Shulruff's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law; Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Chicago).

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Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago
- 1984

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Chicago)
- 2012

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