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Our attorneys have decades of experience working with the full spectrum of financial services companies and on all aspects of debt financing transactions.
All types of banking and financial institutions rely on our attorneys to advise and assist them in their dealings within a complex regulatory environment. We provide counsel in the areas of corporate and securities, regulatory and enforcement, debt finance and litigation on a variety of needs:
We have represented borrowers and lenders in over $35 billion of debt financing transactions in the last five years, including:
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Bass, Berry & Sims represented Cracker Barrel Old County Store in multiple financing transactions, including a USD550 million revolving credit facility.
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The team is extremely knowledgeable about the law and knows our business well.
The department has very experienced and intelligent attorneys.
The team is able to translate business needs to legal outcomes.
I appreciate their business and legal savvy.
The team is extremely knowledgeable about the law and knows our business well.
The department has very experienced and intelligent attorneys.
The team is able to translate business needs to legal outcomes.
I appreciate their business and legal savvy.
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She is a valued resource and a trusted advisor.
Cynthia is a great healthcare lawyer.



Leslie Ford is a partner whose practice represents public and private borrowers, advising clients on matters such as syndicated credit facilities, cash flow facilities and real estate secured facilities.

Katherine Smalley is recognized for her particularly strong debt financing practice. She has experience in an array of industries, including senior living and hospitality.




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Leslie M Ford
Head of Department
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Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD)
Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL)
Merchants & Marine Bankcorp, Inc.
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: PNFP)
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP)
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Capital markets
Corporate finance
Energy
Government contracts
Healthcare
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Real estate
Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
Wholesale/retail