Bio

Jason Berne is a partner in Ice Miller’s Business Group where he practices as a legal finance advisor focusing on corporate acquisitions and sales. He represents lenders and borrowers in a wide range of corporate finance transactions, including secured and unsecured credit facilities, private equity sponsor financing, asset-based financing, private placements, channel finance transactions, multiparty syndications, real estate financing and sale-leaseback transactions. His practice also includes advising debtors and creditors in a variety of workout matters, including note sale agreements, deed-in-lieu transactions and forbearance agreements. Jason regularly counsels clients on industry-specific financing issues including health care, franchising, distribution and real estate. He also advises lenders and borrowers in connection with food and beverage distribution, cross-border finance, intellectual property collateral, financing radio and television licenses, specialty machinery and specialty equipment. Jason has also represented clients in connection with specialty financing transactions including, aviation, casino/race track, film production, private art work collections and credit card processing. In addition, Jason has experience advising clients on a range of international commerce transactions including joint venture formation, corporate formations and governance and distribution and service arrangements. Prior joining Ice Miller, Jason was a partner with an international AmLaw 100 law firm practicing in Chicago, St. Louis and Dubai.