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About

Provided by Ballard Spahr LLP

For more than six decades, Ballard Spahr has been helping finance the future. We have one of the premier public finance practices in the country, participating in the issuance of more than $1 trillion of tax-exempt obligations in all states, the District of Columbia, and American territories.


Our nearly 50 public finance attorneys represent state and local governments and authorities, nonprofit organizations, investment banks, and banking institutions in virtually every type of bond transaction. Our role in these transactions is diverse. We serve as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, disclosure counsel, issuer's counsel, lender and credit enhancer's counsel, and trustee's counsel.


Our attorneys are innovative and work to advance the bond law profession by participating and holding leadership positions in the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL), a national organization that advises on the law and proceedings relating to state and local municipal bonds and other obligations.

Chambers Review

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Public Finance - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Ballard Spahr LLP boasts a well-regarded public finance practice advising on deals in a wide range of capacities, including frequently acting as bond counsel. The firm has a deep bench of practitioners with expertise in an impressive array of sectors, with strength working on education facilities, student housing and utilities projects. Its nationwide offering includes offices in DC, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Notable practitioners

Philadelphia-based Valarie Allen, who co-leads the firm's public finance practice, is a key contact.

Work Highlights

  • Ballard Spahr LLP acted underwriters' counsel to Jefferies for the issuance of $245.5 million in NJHMFA bonds to finance mortgage loans for single-family, owner-occupied residences throughout New Jersey.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ballard Spahr is very knowledgeable and well thought-of in the market.

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Members

Provided by Ballard Spahr LLP

Benjamin Johnson

Head of Department

Teri Guarnaccia

Head of Department

Valarie Allen

Head of Department