Pent-up deal demand will define 2022, continuing this year’s momentum as pandemic-related credit concerns recede. Stinson LLP Partner Adam Maier believes banks can expect to see a high volume of deals in the space but anticipate approval slowdowns from regulatory scrutiny. He also shares his top advice for directors as their banks prepare for growth next year. Topics include:

  • Deal Demand
  • Regulatory Considerations
  • Advice for Growth
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Adam Maier

Partner

Adam Maier is a partner at Stinson LLP. Mr. Maier applies his prowess in finance and the law to help his banking and other financial services clients successfully navigate the complexities of the highly regulated finance industry. He focuses his deep knowledge of banking and financial services law on the business interests and growth strategies of financial institutions and their owners. He advises financial institutions in a broad range of strategic transactions, including buying and selling banks and branches, de novo charters, forming holding companies, raising capital and reorganizations.

In a constantly changing regulatory environment, Mr. Maier represents financial institutions before state and federal regulatory authorities and strategizes on complex regulatory investigations and approvals for new products. He counsels on commercial, real estate and asset-based financing arrangements and analyzes legal issues arising under the Uniform Commercial Code, regulatory laws and the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.