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J. Truman Bidwell, Jr.

Partner

J. Truman Bidwell, Jr. is a partner in the Corporate Department of our New York office. He is also the co-chair of the firm’s Opinions Committee. His practice is focused in the areas of asset financing, banking and structured finance, corporate, regulatory and insolvency. Mr. Bidwell has represented lessees, lenders, underwriters and equity investors in leveraged lease transactions. In addition, he has represented major banks, domestic and foreign corporations, investment banks, and domestic and foreign lenders.

Representative Client Work

  • Represented major Dutch utility in restructuring due to changes in law
  • Represented US subsidiary of Swiss fastener company
  • Represented major underwriter of government securities
  • Represented credit enhancers in structured financings
  • Represented various start up companies
  • Represented a number of foreign banks in international financings

Bar & Court Admissions

  • New York, 1959
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Publications

Client Advisories

Speaking Engagements

  • The Capital Purchase Program (CPP) vs. the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP) - What Bank Management Needs to Know, Webinar (2008)

Awards & Honors

  • New York Super Lawyers (2007-2009)

Professional & Civic Activities

  • Founding Member, Tri-Bar Opinion Committee
  • Assistant Editor, The Business Lawyer, 1999-2001
  • General Counsel, Berkeley Divinity School
  • Fellow, American Bar Association
  • Trustee, Church Club of New York
  • Board of Directors, Metropolitan Opera Club

Education

  • LL.B., Harvard Law School, 1959
  • B.A., Yale University, 1956
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Languages
  • French
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