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Alston & Bird LLP

Banking & Finance

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Alston & Bird LLP

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Banking & Finance - Georgia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird LLP handles a broad range of matters including corporate debt finance and transactional issues, excelling in areas as diverse as leveraged syndicated credits, financial services litigation and corporate governance. The firm has an enviable client roster which includes financial institutions and public companies. It demonstrates sector experience across various industries including healthcare, technology and retail. The group possesses particular strength in regulatory compliance issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird represented Brown & Brown, Inc. on a USD9 billion bridge financing transaction to support its acquisition of Accession Risk Management.

Strengths

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  • Alston is incredibly commercial and understands how to accomplish the goals of both clients and opposing parties.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark C Kanaly
    Mark C Kanaly

    Mark C Kanaly

    Mark Kanaly advises banks and other financial institutions on a wide array of regulatory matters. This includes transactional compliance and corporate governance.

    • Mark is a corporate governance genius.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Michael Parisi
    Michael Parisi

    Michael Parisi

    Chair of the corporate debt finance team, Michael Parisi offers particular prowess in lender representation. His experience includes negotiating acquisition financing.

    • Mike is an exceptional attorney. He does a great job of pulling in partners or functional expertise as needed.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Clifford S. Stanford
    Clifford S. Stanford

    Clifford S. Stanford

    Clifford Stanford chairs the firm's bank regulatory group and centers his practice on regulatory, transactional and payments matters. He draws upon a wealth of experience from his time at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

    • Clifford is an expert.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Deanna L Kashdan
    Deanna L Kashdan

    Deanna L Kashdan

    Deanna Kashdan is well regarded for her experience in advising on complex debt finance transactions. Her clients include well-known banks and public companies.
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  • Adam Monich
    Adam Monich

    Adam Monich

    Adam Monich has a burgeoning practice in the space. He has considerable experience providing counsel on matters arising from acquisition financings.

    • Adam's level of detail and focus on guiding parties toward the finish line are best in class.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • C. Jordan Myers
    C. Jordan Myers

    C. Jordan Myers

    Jordan Myers is well respected for his expertise in both debt and acquisition finance. He represents a variety of clients, including public companies and investment firms.

    • Jordan has a great sense on what is going on in the market, his client service is impeccable and he exudes sophistication in an approachable manner.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Chris Underwood
    Chris Underwood

    Chris Underwood

    Chris Underwood advises on secured lending transactions for clients across a wide variety of sectors, including technology and healthcare.

    • Chris is a phenomenal attorney and always provides expert level guidance on very complex matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Elizabeth A. Buckley
    Elizabeth A. Buckley

    Elizabeth A. Buckley

    Elizabeth Buckley has substantial experience in financing matters for clients including banks and other financial institutions.

    • Liz is detail-oriented and bridges the gap between clients and banks seamlessly.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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