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As a nationally recognized bond counsel firm, Dickinson Wright has more than sixty years of experience serving as bond counsel in public finance transactions. Our lawyers are problem-solvers focused on the individual needs of each client and create legal solutions to satisfy those needs. Our public finance lawyers have served as bond counsel in virtually every type of public financing transaction. Additionally, they have acted as underwriter’s counsel, trustee’s counsel, counsel to credit enhancement providers, counsel to purchasers of municipal bonds and borrower’s counsel in connection with all types of tax-exempt and tax-credit bond financings. Dickinson Wright also advises public and private sector clients on public-private partnership (P3) transactions designed to leverage private investments and develop public infrastructure. Our clients include state and local governments, public universities, lenders and concessionaires. We are able to draw upon our experience in public finance, municipal law, construction, real estate, labor, and other areas to assist our clients in navigating the legal, financial, and political complexities of P3 transactions. We have represented clients in P3 projects involving sports stadiums, parking system asset monetization, higher education student housing, transportation, energy conservation, and other special projects.
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Dickinson Wright PLLC is active on public finance transactions in a range of sectors including housing, healthcare and education as well as those involving community services developments. Its practice covers the representation of clients including municipal entities, universities and other non-profit organizations.
Dickinson Wright LLP acted for the Great Lakes Water Authority as counsel on a revenue bond transaction, in the USD771,670,000 issuance of tax-exempt bonds to refund outstanding bonds.
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The attorneys at Dickinson Wright are able to handle the smallest deals, as well as complex, multi-layer large deals with ease.
The team at Dickinson Wright has great depth and diversity of talent.
Dickinson Wright does a fabulous job.
The attorneys at Dickinson Wright are able to handle the smallest deals, as well as complex, multi-layer large deals with ease.
The team at Dickinson Wright has great depth and diversity of talent.
Dickinson Wright does a fabulous job.
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Craig Hammond is very knowledgeable and provides excellent services.
Kester So has wide-ranging experience in the public finance space and is regularly engaged by government entities and education institutions as bond counsel on municipal financings.
Kester is consistent in adding value through his work and he is effective in tailoring advice to meet goals.
Laura Bassett is a highly experienced public finance practitioner who focuses her practice acting as bond counsel on airport and water utility infrastructure financings.
Laura provides outstanding service, advice and responsiveness.
Peter Kulick is a tax attorney based in Dickinson Wright's Lansing office. His public finance practice sees him advise clients on the tax aspects various development financings.
Peter provides excellent response time, thorough research and well supported advice.
Roger Swets has long standing experience in public finance transactions in Michigan. He skillfully represents municipalities, local authorities and other government entities as bond counsel on a range of public improvement projects.
Roger is the best. He's always on top of everything and patient with clients.
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Affordable Housing
Charities/Not for Profit
Community and Economic Development
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Governmental Lending
Health Care
Public Finance
Public Infrastructure
Public Private Partnerships
Real Estate
Transportation
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