Public Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Alabama
Band 2
Contact number
205-521-8000About
Provided by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Bradley has proven experience as bond counsel and in public finance matters throughout the southeast. They are one of the first law firms in the southeastern United States to become nationally recognized bond counsel and to render approving legal opinions in the field of public securities.
Bradley's Public Finance team regularly serves as bond counsel on general obligation securities, hospital revenue bonds, special tax obligations, utility revenue obligations, industrial development bonds, and many other types of structured debt transactions. Additionally, they serve as underwriter's counsel, disclosure counsel, and counsel to issuers of letters of credit and other credit enhancement instruments on primary and secondary market transactions. They also represent large money-center banks and community banks, financial advisors, and other market participants on direct placement transactions.
Bradley's attorneys focus on representing cities and counties in public-private partnerships to promote economic development. They regularly negotiate and draft development and related agreements to implement major mixed-use commercial developments, multifamily housing and hotel projects, healthcare facilities, industrial development facilities, and other tax-generating projects.
Their Public Finance Team consistently drafts and reviews legislation relating to public finance and economic development incentives.
Chambers Review
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is regularly engaged for its expertise acting for cities and government authorities in the issuance of municipal bonds. The firm has experience of financings in a variety of sectors and is particularly proficient in the education space. The team has additional capabilities acting for underwriters in transactions.
Work Highlights
- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP acted as counsel to Wells Fargo Bank, in its capacity as underwriter, in connection with the $190 million Series 2023A Bonds of The Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville.
Notable Practitioners
Rod Kanter routinely acts as bond counsel to clients involved in major development projects. His enviable client list includes several healthcare systems, utility boards and universities, as well as cities and counties.
"Rod is an excellent lawyer."
"He is always available, quick and to gives you his full attention. I cannot speak more highly of him."
Kane Burnette regularly acts as bond and tax counsel on transactions. He has notable experience acting for education sector clients on matters involving both taxable and tax-exempt financing.
Lee Birchall predominantly serves as bond counsel to various public bodies, including boards of education and county and municipality clients. He has particular expertise in matters involving the development of public projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
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