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Cozen O'Connor

Public Finance

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Cozen O'Connor

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The Public & Project Finance team at Cozen O’Connor is a recognized leader in the field. Our attorneys negotiate financings and refinancings on behalf of government, nonprofit sector, and private sector entities in order to fund major infrastructure, education, housing, senior living, health care, energy, and economic development projects. We have experience serving as bond counsel, underwriters' counsel, and borrower's counsel in all manner of transactions, including tax-exempt and taxable bonds, debt restructuring, off-balance sheet financings, securitizations, and derivatives. Over the past decade, attorneys from our group have participated in transactions that exceed approximately $52 billion in aggregate principal amount. In addition, we represent public finance industry participants in related compliance and regulatory matters. 

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Public Finance - Pennsylvania

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cozen O'Connor's municipal finance practice sees the firm act on transactions across an array of sectors including transportation. It represents a range of public entities including development authorities, commissions and cities, and has additional strength acting as counsel to underwriters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cozen O'Connor served as underwriter's counsel to BofA Securities, Inc, in connection to the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority’s Revenue Bonds, Series of 2025.

Strengths

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  • Cozen O'Connor is terrific at client service.

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  • The team at Cozen O'Connor provide excellent service and deliver creative solutions.

    Public Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Suzanne Mayes
    Suzanne Mayes

    Suzanne Mayes

    Suzanne Mayes is sought out for her significant strength in the public financing space. She has a depth of experience across an array transactions and regularly acts as both bond and underwriters' counsel.

    • Suzanne is terrific.

      Public Finance respondentUSA

    • Suzanne is an excellent bond lawyer.

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  • Mark Vacha
    Mark Vacha

    Mark Vacha

    Mark Vacha concentrates his practice on the public finance sphere and has particular strength advising clients on tax considerations connected with financings.

    • Mark is very capable and a bright attorney.

      Public Finance respondentUSA

    • Mark provides excellent service and responsiveness.

      Public Finance respondentUSA

    • Mark Vacha was a great resource and counsel from start to finish.

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  • Scott Mehok
    Scott Mehok

    Scott Mehok

    Scott Mehok's practice sees him regularly assist issuers, underwriters and borrowers in public finance transactions for an array of projects.

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