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Attorneys in Barclay Damon LLP’s Public Finance Practice Area serve as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, placement agent counsel, counsel to large and small banks purchasing tax-exempt bonds, issuer counsel, letter of credit bank counsel, counsel to for-profit and not-for-profit conduit borrowers, and trustee’s counsel for a wide variety of financing structures, including fixed-rate bonds, variable-rate demand bonds, new money bonds, refunding bonds, tax-exempt forward delivery bonds, draw-down bonds, and tax-exempt and taxable bonds.
We currently represent hundreds of public entities, including state and local agencies and authorities, school districts, and municipalities. Our team is particularly experienced in complex multi-borrower and multi-facility financings, having been involved in numerous pooled financings that involve tax review at the pool and individual conduit loan levels, as well as issuances of multiple series of bonds under a single resolution. We have one of the most experienced tax groups with tax attorneys devoted to public finance.
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Barclay Damon LLP acted as bond counsel to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York in the issuance of their School Districts Revenue Bond Financing Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2025.
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Barclay Damon are a wealth of knowledge and the combined years of experience of the team make them ready to handle any complex matter comfortably.
Barclay Damon's lawyers are prompt, reliable and experts in their field.
Barclay Damon approach challenges with creativity, while balancing technical legal knowledge with client-focused solutions.
The lawyers at Barclay Damon have always provided stellar service and responsiveness.
Barclay Damon are a wealth of knowledge and the combined years of experience of the team make them ready to handle any complex matter comfortably.
Barclay Damon's lawyers are prompt, reliable and experts in their field.
Barclay Damon approach challenges with creativity, while balancing technical legal knowledge with client-focused solutions.
The lawyers at Barclay Damon have always provided stellar service and responsiveness.
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Melissa Bennett co-chairs Barclay Damon's public finance practice from the firm's New York office. She is regularly sought out by municipal authorities to act as bond counsel on issuances to help finance projects in a variety of sectors.
Melissa is focused, thorough and has navigated challenges with my team with a level of calm and leadership that I admire greatly. It's always a pleasure to work with her.
Melissa Bennett stands out for her sharp legal insight and diligence handling complex issues. She brings clarity and confidence to every matter.
Melissa is an extremely dedicated and experienced professional who consistently provides top-tier client service.
Melissa is a valuable member of any deal team she's working with.
Sharon Brown co-chairs Barclay Damon's public finance and is noted for her strength in the tax structuring aspects of municipal financings. She is experienced across developments in a range of sectors primarily acting for issuers.
Sharon is very thoughtful and tries to make things work, going above and beyond for the client.
Sharon is an exceptionally dedicated professional who consistently delivers top-tier client service. Her expertise, reliability and responsiveness make her an invaluable resource.
Sharon is knowledgeable, very responsive and detail-oriented. Her forward-looking approach ensures that nothing is overlooked.
Sharon is very proactive in making clients feel protected.
Connie Cahill is the managing partner of Barclay Damon and has over three decades' experience in public finance matters. Her practice frequently sees her assist municipal entities in bond issuance.
Connie Cahill stands out for her commercial awareness and practical advice. She consistently balances legal precision with business realities.
Connie provides excellent service and fantastic communication skills. She is a top-notch lawyer.
She has a wealth of knowledge she is always willing to share.
Connie brings unparalleled knowledge and expertise when serving as bond counsel.
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Melissa Bennett
Head of Department
Sharon Brown
Head of Department