Esquire Bank Expands Through Fortress Partnership

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc., the parent of Esquire Bank, has entered into a joint venture with Fortress Investment Group to enhance financing options for contingency fee law firms. This strategic partnership will utilize Esquire Bank's commercial lending capabilities and Fortress's expertise in origination and underwriting. The venture aims to provide more bespoke banking solutions with attractive terms to law firms, enabling them to expand operations, invest in technology, and pursue growth initiatives. The collaboration signifies a blend of complementary strengths from both entities, with Esquire's robust presence in the legal financing market and Fortress's leading investment strategies. Executive leaders from both firms express optimism about the joint venture, anticipating it to broaden the scope of financial solutions available to law firms and reinforce their market strategies.