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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

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Suzanne Mayes
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Suzanne Mayes
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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.

Suzanne is an excellent bond lawyer.

Mark Vacha
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Mark Vacha
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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.

Mark provides excellent service and responsiveness.

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

Scott Mehok
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Scott Mehok
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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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Pennsylvania

Public Finance

Suzanne Mayes
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Suzanne Mayes
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Band 1
Mark Vacha
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Mark Vacha
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Scott Mehok
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Scott Mehok
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Band 3

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