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Scott Irwin works with clients to structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial loan transactions. He regularly counsels national and regional banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, and other lenders, as well as companies seeking debt financing from financial institutions.

Scott has deep experience representing both lenders and borrowers in connection with a wide variety of loans, including working capital lines of credit, general commercial loans, acquisition loans, asset-based loans, commercial real estate loans, mezzanine loans, public finance transactions, and preferred equity transactions. He assists his clients with intercreditor issues, loan acquisitions and dispositions, loan workouts, and foreclosures. Scott also oversees the issuance of debt finance opinions for both real and personal property collateral.

Concentrations

  • Banking and financial services
  • Commercial finance
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Corporate
  • Distressed assets

Capabilities

Recognition & Leadership

  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Banking and Finance Law, 2018-2021 and 2023-2025
  • Listed, Utah Business Magazine, “Utah Legal Elite – Banking/Financial,” 2009-2015, 2017-2020
  • Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” Banking, 2009
  • Member, Utah State Bar, 2004-2021

Credentials

Education
  • J.D., New York University School of Law, 2000
    • Staff Editor, Journal of International Law and Politics
  • B.A., cum laude, Brigham Young University, 1996
Admissions
  • Utah