Finance & Banking

Finance & Banking

Gislason & Hunter works as strategic partners with numerous financial institutions, from community banks in rural Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota, to regional lenders in the Midwest, and national banks across the region. Gislason & Hunter’s attorneys understand and advise on all aspects of the banking and financial services industry. Thoroughly familiar with financial economic conditions and the ever-evolving regulatory environment, our banking and finance attorneys provide legal guidance, practical solutions and litigation services. One of our firm’s strengths is advising financial institutions in all aspects of the lending cycle, from drafting documents for a loan through the collection process. Our clients trust us to handle all insolvency issues through workouts, receiverships, restructuring and bankruptcy. Our attorneys have considerable experience representing secured and unsecured creditors, landlords and tenants, official committees, asset purchasers, lenders, and trustees.  

Our banking law practice provides a deep depth of sophisticated counsel and experienced representation for banking and financial services. We service banks engaged in real estate lending, agricultural lending and commercial lending. We also assist our clients with business planning and administration, corporate governance, employment and HR matters, regulatory compliance, and mergers & acquisitions. 

Areas of Expertise

  • Bank Litigation
  • Business Planning & Administration
  • Collection Actions
  • Commercial Lending
  • Corporate Governance
  • Employment & HR Consulting
  • Loan Transactions
  • Loan Workouts
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Portfolio Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Reorganization & Bankruptcy

Insights

  • June 19, 2025Finance & Banking

    Financial Planning Newsletter, Summer 2025

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  • June 19, 2025Finance & Banking

    Perfecting Your Security Interest In A Drone

    As technology evolves, industries are finding new, creative ways to leverage technology to increase efficiency. Unmanned aerial vehicles, otherwise referred to as “drones,” are a perfect example of a technological advancement that has enhanced many industries. One industry in particular that has benefited from the use of drones is the agricultural industry. Farmers are currently...


  • June 19, 2025Finance & Banking

    Economic Uncertainty – Actions to Preserve and Protect Collateral

    The recent U.S. economic turbulence has caused, and will probably continue to cause, challenges in lending. Borrowers, when pushed, will sometimes take actions that are not customary in the lending relationship. Below are some pre-collection and verification tips to mitigate a lender’s “loss of collateral.” It is important to recognize that when a borrower goes...


  • March 25, 2025Labor & EmploymentEmployment & HR Consulting+1

    Employment Law Seminar 2025

    Tuesday, June 3rd | Seminar 11:30 am – 3:30 pm | Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center Stay Compliant. Stay informed! Minnesota employment laws are changing—don’t get left behind.Join us on June 3rd at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato for a comprehensive Employment Law Seminar designed for business owners, HR professionals,...


  • March 10, 2025Finance & BankingCommercial Lending

    Commercial Lending Seminar 2025

    This event has been canceled. We truly appreciate your interest in the seminar and hope you’ll stay connected with us. We regularly offer valuable learning opportunities and would love to have you join us for future events. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to connecting with you soon!