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Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP

Public Finance

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Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP

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Public Finance - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP has a well-established offering in public finance regularly serving as bond, borrowers' and underwriters' counsel. It has expertise in industries including education, healthcare and housing. The team are experienced across a variety of transactions with particular strength in tax-exempt bonds.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP acted in the role of bond counsel for the County of Westchester, New York in the sale and issuance of $175 million of bonds providing financing for several infrastructure projects.

Strengths

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  • The team at Hawkins Delafield & Wood give great client service.

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  • The team at Hawkins Delafield & Wood are top-notch.

    Public Finance respondentUSA

  • Hawkins Delafield & Wood provides excellent service and is very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Arthur Cohen
    Arthur Cohen

    Arthur Cohen

    Arthur Cohen has a significant depth of experience in public finance transactions. His New York-based practice sees him represent both issuers and purchasers in a range of municipal financings.
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  • Howard Zucker
    Howard Zucker

    Howard Zucker

    Howard Zucker draws on more than 45 years experience to expertly represent his clients in public finance transactions. He focuses his practice on handling financings in the housing sector, including affordable housing projects.

    • Mr. Zucker is a nationally-renowned bond counsel who has been an invaluable resource.

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  • Robert Smith
    Robert Smith

    Robert Smith

    Robert Smith has a thriving financing practice, which sees him frequently acting for governmental entities and municipalities on infrastructure and public improvement projects.

    • Robert provides an excellent level of service and knowledge of tax exempt bond issuance.

      Public Finance respondentUSA

    • The advice Robert provides is always on point.

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  • Neil Kaplan
    Neil Kaplan

    Neil Kaplan

    Neil Kaplan centers his practice on handling tax aspects of public finance transactions. He has particular strength in education and healthcare financings, often representing municipal entities and sector organizations.
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