Portrait of Jason R. Berne

Jason R. Berne

Partner

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. 

    Education

    • The University of Edinburgh (1991)
      • English Literature
    • Georgetown University (B.A., cum laude, 1992)
      • English Literature
    • University of Sussex (England) (M.A., 1995)
      • English Literature
    • St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2000)

    Admissions

    • Illinois
    • Missouri

    Awards & Recognition

    • Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Rankings in Chicago for Banking & Finance, 2026
    • Leading Lawyers℠, Banking & Financial Institutions Law, Corporate Finance Law, Real Estate Law: Finance, Secured Transactions Law, 2024-2026

Firm Highlights