Ann Z. Seger

Ann leads finance transactions in all sizes, types, and structures, with a particular focus on sponsor-backed acquisition financings. Ann has significant experience in senior and subordinated debt facilities, asset-based financings, syndicated loan transactions, acquisition financing, and cross-border and multi-currency transactions. During her years of practice, Ann has represented clients in financing transactions totaling over $3 billion across an array of industries.

Since 2021, Ann has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Banking & Finance by Chambers USA in Band 3 in Ohio. Chambers USA researchers noted, "Ann is experienced across a range of financings, in particular those connected with M&A." Clients interviewed by Chambers USA researchers stated, "Ann is good at understanding the nuances of a deal and is reasoned in her approach. She is down-to-earth and has a good pulse on the market, with a good negotiating style. She is detail-oriented, incredibly responsive, and always happy to help, regardless of the time of day. Ann is proactive, understands and explains market terms well, and provides quality recommendations."

Ann is licensed in Ohio and Illinois and is a member of the ACG Women in Transactions (WiT) committee.

In 2023, Ann was appointed Vice Chair of the firm's Corporate and Finance practice group and Chair of Calfee’s Associates Committee. Before joining Calfee as a Partner in 2019, Ann was an Associate at a global law firm. 

She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Toledo College of Law, where she served as the Note & Comment Editor of the University of Toledo Law Review.

Honors & Recognitions

• Chambers USA, Banking & Finance, Band 3, Ohio (2021-2023)
• The Best Lawyers in America^®, Banking and Finance Law (2022-2024)
• Ohio Super Lawyers, Ohio Rising Stars, Banking (2018, 2021-2024)

Education

J.D., magna cum laude, University of Toledo, 2010

B.A., magna cum laude, The Ohio State University, 2006

Experience

• Advised a private equity-backed borrower and loan parties in the financing of its $100 million credit facility.
• Represented a private equity-backed borrower and loan parties with the refinancing of its $52 million committed credit facility and $50 million accordion facility.
• Represented a U.S. bank client with $150+ billion in assets as a lender in a revolving credit facility to a company backed by a private equity firm with nearly $4 billion in committed capital.
• Represented a European private equity-owned borrower and loan parties in the negotiation of the forbearance of its split lien structure credit facilities (asset-based revolving facility and term loan facility) and the negotiation of the refinancing of both facilities.
• Represented a private credit fund in connection with a cash flow facility extended to a gaming operator.
• Represented a private credit fund in connection with a sponsor’s acquisition of a large premium indoor cycling franchisor.
• Represented a private credit fund in connection with a sponsor’s acquisition of a provider of motor coach services.
• Represented a private credit fund in connection with a senior secured second lien credit facility provided to finance the acquisition of a payment processing company.
• Represented a private credit fund in connection with the sponsor’s leveraged buyout of a master distributor of pipes, valves, and fittings used in a variety of end markets.
• Represented a business development corporation in connection with the sponsor’s acquisition of a digital communications platform providing the underlying infrastructure for companies to transmit transactional and marketing emails.
• Represented a business development corporation in connection with the sponsor’s acquisition of a global IT management platform.
• Represented a business development corporation in connection with the sponsor’s acquisition of a post-production content editing and finishing service provider for feature films.
• Represented a global bank in connection with a cash flow credit facility extended to a data visualization technology company and its wholly owned Danish subsidiary.
• Represented a global bank in connection with an asset-based facility extended to a publicly traded manufacturer.
• Represented a sponsor in connection with its investment and related financing of a technology company.
• Represented a publicly traded steel corporation in the amendment and restatement of its $300 million asset-based revolving credit facility.
• Represented a publicly traded global supplier of technology-based performance materials in its $1.025 billion senior secured term loan and revolving credit facilities.
• Represented a publicly traded specialized products and services provider in a strategic acquisition with a total enterprise value of approximately $2.2 billion.
• Represented a sponsor in the acquisition and related financing of an o-ring supplier.

Professional & Community

• Urban Community School, Board of Trustees Member (August 2023 – present)
• ACG Cleveland, Sponsorship Chair and Executive Committee Member (July 2023 – present)
• Cleveland Young Professionals of the American Cancer Society, Past Committee Member

Client Feedback

• "Ann is fantastic – she's easy to work with, smart, and diligent." – Chambers USA 2023 client quote
• "Ann is a great lawyer with a range of experience." – Chambers USA 2023 client quote
• "Ann is experienced across a range of financings, in particular those connected with M&A." – Chambers USA researcher 
• "Ann is good at understanding the nuances of a deal and is reasoned in her approach. She is down-to-earth and has a good pulse on the market, with a good negotiating style. She is detail-oriented, incredibly responsive, and always happy to help, regardless of the time of day." – Chambers USA client quote
• Ann is proactive, understands and explains market terms well, and provides quality recommendations." – Chambers USA client quote