Brent M. Buckley
Banking and Finance Law
Banking and Finance Law
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While fully engaged as Managing Partner of Buckley King, Brent Buckley counsels and represents financial institutions, private equity firms, lenders, businesses and executive management on business issues, complex and structured finance, workouts, asset-based lending, corporate internal investigations, and commercial litigation matters. Brent is nationally recognized for excellence in both corporate law and banking and finance litigation. He is named among the prestigious Legal Who's Who as one of the nation's top attorneys for high-stakes litigation by Corporate Responsibility Magazine, the Best Lawyers in America®, one of the "Top 50 Attorneys in Cleveland," "Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio," and Super Lawyers. Brent's business judgment and experience makes a distinctive impact at the closing table and in the courtroom.Brent is regularly retained in matters involving "bet the company" litigation, multi-district litigation, class actions and business disputes primarily on behalf of corporations, financial institutions and educational entities. He also has successfully defended directors and officers and matters involving professional liability. Brent is active on community, professional and civic boards serving in leadership roles for many non-profit organizations. He is often sought to speak to the legal community and business organizations on commercial litigation issues, business and governance matters. While fully engaged as Managing Partner of Buckley King, Brent Buckley counsels and represents financial institutions, private equity firms, lenders, businesses and executive management on business issues, complex and structured finance, workouts, asset-based lending, corporate internal investigations, and commercial litigation matters. Brent is nationally recognized for excellence in both corporate law and banking and finance litigation. He is named among the prestigious Legal Who's Who as one of the nation's top attorneys for high-stakes litigation by Corporate Responsibility Magazine, the Best Lawyers in America®, one of the "Top 50 Attorneys in Cleveland," "Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio," and Super Lawyers. Brent's business judgment and experience makes a distinctive impact at the closing table and in the courtroom.Brent is regularly retained in matters involving "bet the company" litigation, multi-district litigation, class actions and business disputes primarily on behalf of corporations, financial institutions and educational entities. He also has successfully defended directors and officers and matters involving professional liability. Brent is active on community, professional and civic boards serving in leadership roles for many non-profit organizations. He is often sought to speak to the legal community and business organizations on commercial litigation issues, business and governance matters. Brent is regularly retained in matters involving "bet the company" litigation, multi-district litigation, class actions and business disputes primarily on behalf of corporations, financial institutions and educational entities. He also has successfully defended directors and officers and matters involving professional liability. Brent is active on community, professional and civic boards serving in leadership roles for many non-profit organizations. He is often sought to speak to the legal community and business organizations on commercial litigation issues, business and governance matters.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011
Stephen Nguyen
Our company, a regional lender, found itself in a high-stakes dispute with a borrower involving allegations of loan covenant violations and potential fraud. The situation was legally intricate and threatened significant financial exposure. After consulting with several firms, we engaged Brent Buckley at Buckley King. From our first meeting, his 43 years of deep experience in banking and finance law were immediately apparent. He didn't just react to the lawsuit; he crafted a comprehensive strategy that considered regulatory implications, which is clearly an area of mastery for him given his recent 'Lawyer of the Year' recognition in Financial Services Regulation. Brent's counsel was both pragmatic and fiercely protective of our interests. He possesses a rare ability to distill complex financial legalities into clear, actionable advice for our executive team. His negotiation from a position of immense preparation led to a settlement that not only protected our capital but also preserved a critical business relationship. Working with Brent is to work with Cleveland's legal heritage—his roots at Cleveland State University and decades shaping the local business landscape are invaluable. He is more than an attorney; he is a strategic partner you want in your corner when the stakes are highest.