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.
Banking And Finance Law Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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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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About 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
- 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
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Stuart P. Shulruff's Areas of Legal Practice
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Stuart P. Shulruff
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Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Stuart P. Shulruff's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
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