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Bass, Berry & Sims has long been a preeminent public finance and economic development law firm in Tennessee with experience that extends across the Southeast.
Closing more than 400 transactions valued at a combined total $10.5 billion over the past three years, our clients benefit from unique insight, efficient service and subject-matter knowledge earned from thousands of transactions and decades of leadership in public finance.
We represent local governments, nonprofits and financial institutions, serving as bond counsel, underwriters and disclosure counsel in the full-range of public financing matters, including:
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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC is well placed to advise on a broad range of public finance matters. The firm has significant expertise acting as bond counsel to local government bodies and has represented clients in connection with the financing of schools, infrastructure projects and sports stadiums.
Bass, Berry & Sims represented the The Industrial Development Board of the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee and Roane County, Tennessee in connection with negotiations to attract a $4 billion nuclear processing plant to the City of Oak Ridge.
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Bass, Berry & Sims' team of attorneys has a broad range of experience in municipal finance. They are able to communicate complex details in a manner that is easily understood and offer unparalleled experience in Tennessee municipal finance.
Bass, Berry & Sims' team of attorneys has a broad range of experience in municipal finance. They are able to communicate complex details in a manner that is easily understood and offer unparalleled experience in Tennessee municipal finance.
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Mark G Mamantov is a leading figure in the Tennessee market, with over 40 years of experience advising on tax-exempt financings.
Mark is the best of the best.
Mark's depth of knowledge and legal expertise are unmatched. He is not only a brilliant attorney but also a gifted teacher, with an extraordinary ability to make even the most complex legal issues accessible and understandable for clients.
Mark provided excellent service and was able to provide good business advice beyond the legal side of the financings.
Lillian Blackshear is frequently seen acting for government entities and financial institutions and is adept at securing bond financings for a range of development projects.
Lillian consistently delivers exceptional service, she's thoughtful, timely and incredibly reliable. Her technical knowledge and attention to detail make even the most complex tasks feel manageable.
Lillian Blackshear is an excellent bond attorney and a true pleasure to work with. She approaches each issue with a solution-oriented mindset and a strong desire to help move the deal forward.
Based in Knoxville, Russell Stair has an impressive public finance practice that showcases notable expertise in affordable housing financings.
Russell is an all-around incredible attorney. He provides well-reasoned, well-informed, accurate and insightful guidance and services with incredible promptness and attention to detail.
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Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Ballad Health
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
Covenant Health
Fiberon
Knoxville's Community Development Corporation
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
SDG Housing Partners LLC
Tennergy Corporation
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee
The City of Knoxville, Tennessee
The City of Memphis, Tennessee
Williamson County, Tennessee
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Energy, Infrastructure & Utilities
Higher Education
Hospitality
Manufacturing & Industrial
Nonprofit Organizations