Mackenzie Hughes is among New York State’s leading, most highly regarded counsel for banks and credit unions, representing numerous financial institutions, large and small, throughout the State and counseling them on the ever changing regulatory landscape. Mackenzie Hughes represents many prominent regional banks and credit unions in various aspects of their business. Financial professionals trust us for no-nonsense counsel on a wide variety of complex issues.
Our attorneys in this area stay on top of the latest developments and know how to make the myriad laws and regulations work for our clients. We represent regulated financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, insurance companies and brokerage firms in the negotiation and documentation of the full range of commercial financial transactions:
Mergers and Acquisitions
Evaluation of merger proposals
Negotiating and drafting letters of confidentiality
Developing and providing counsel on takeover strategies
Federal and State Regulatory Matters
Truth-in-lending issues
Director liability
Conversions
Interstate banking
Service corporations
All other aspects of federal and state statutes and regulations
Financial Services
Commercial mortgage loans
Asset-based financing
Project/construction transactions
Conversions
Participation in multi-lender transactions
International Banking Matters
Currency control
Foreign investment
Trade financing, including letters of credit and export-import
Project financing
Loan Workout and Collections
Real estate–secured loan workouts
Asset-based workout
Bankruptcy and collections
Attorneys
Robb P. Barrett
Partner
Richard C. Engel
Managing Partner
Clayton H. Hale, Jr.
Partner and Co General Counsel
Frederick W. Marty
Partner
James H. Nicoll
Partner
Neil J. Smith
Partner
Edward J. Spencer, III
Partner
News
Mackenzie Hughes Adds Three Attorneys
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Mackenzie Hughes LLP’s Managing Partner Richard Engel announces the recent addition of attorneys Robb P. Barrett, Rebecca E. Alesi and Robert R. Hojnacki to the team. Robb P. Barrett joined the firm in January as a partner in the Business Department. He focuses on business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities […]
Mackenzie Hughes Thanks Anne B. Ruffer for her leadership role, Elects Richard C. Engel Managing Partner, Appoints James H. Nicoll Business Department Chair
Attorney Anne B. Ruffer electively stepped down as the firm’s Managing Partner effective December 31, 2023, after serving in that role for six years. During that time, she oversaw the day-to-day firm operations, worked in supporting the firm’s various practice areas, managed its fiscal responsibility, encouraged attorneys’ community involvement, and advanced the firm’s positive culture. […]
Four Quick Tips For Small Businesses During the Corona Virus Epidemic
So you’ve followed all the CDC guidelines, obeyed the orders issued by Governor Cuomo, and heeded the advice of my colleague Chris Jones with the same fanatical devotion as a samurai obeying his master. (https://mackenziehughe.wpengine.com/blog/new-york-provides-for-additional-paid-sick-leave-and-other-benefits-for-employees-under-covid-19-quarantine-order/). But most companies in the US are heavily indebted, and almost all companies’ cash flow will be reduced to a […]
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Four Quick Tips For Small Businesses During the Corona Virus Epidemic
So you’ve followed all the CDC guidelines, obeyed the orders issued by Governor Cuomo, and heeded the advice of my colleague Chris Jones with the same fanatical devotion as a samurai obeying his master. (https://mackenziehughe.wpengine.com/blog/new-york-provides-for-additional-paid-sick-leave-and-other-benefits-for-employees-under-covid-19-quarantine-order/). But most companies in the US are heavily indebted, and almost all companies’ cash flow will be reduced to a […]
Bitcoin 101
Over the past year, Bitcoin, a new alternative virtual currency was in the news almost every week. Since its creation in 2009, Bitcoin use has grown exponentially. It now has a presence in nearly every country in the world. Mainstream businesses including Overstock.com and Microsoft have also begun to accept Bitcoin for ordinary transactions. 1. […]
APPLYING FOR/REFINANCING A MORTGAGE? Be prepared. The approval process continues to evolve….
It is that time of the year here in Central New York where home buying activity typically picks up. Whether you are interested in getting a mortgage to purchase a new house or in refinancing an existing mortgage take a deep breath – the mortgage approval process continues to evolve and appears to be getting […]