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Public Finance - Alabama

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What the Team is Known For

Maynard Nexsen draws upon a significant bench of attorneys to expertly represent municipal authorities in the financing of public developments, including those in the education sector. In addition to its issuers practice, the firm has equal strength acting for financial institutions and developers. The firm has experience with a range of public developments as well as transactions in the healthcare sector.

Work Highlights

  • Maynard Nexsen represented Bank of America as purchaser in connection with the purchase of Massachusetts Development Finance Agency revenue bonds (Children’s Hospital Issue, Series V; 2024) and a total return swap with respect to the bonds.

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Notable Practitioners

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J Hobson Presley Jr.
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J Hobson Presley Jr.
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Hobson Presley is a noted public finance practitioner. He offers comprehensive support in bond issuances and debt restructurings, with particular experience acting for clients in the healthcare sector.

Hobson Presley is outstanding.

Jodie Smith
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Jodie Smith
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Jodie Smith's practice extends to a range of public finance concerns including transportation sector financings and bond issuances.

Jodie Smith is a tremendous resource.

Jodie Smith is absolutely pre-eminent.

Barry Staples
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Barry Staples
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Barry Staples frequently acts for bond counsel for a variety of public authority clients, alongside his work for national financial institutions.

Barry is a joy to work with as he is responsive, takes time to explain all the issues and implications and has wonderful follow through.

Barry is an expert in his field; he is responsive and always willing to go the extra mile for us.

Barry is always a pleasure to work with.

Heyward C Hosch
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Heyward C Hosch
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Heyward Hosch regularly acts as bond and tax counsel to counties and boards of education within Alabama. His practice sees him advising on a range of matters including tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds.

Heyward is very knowledgeable and professional.

John H Burton Jr
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John H Burton Jr
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John Burton has experience acting as underwriters' counsel, bond counsel and purchasers' counsel on behalf of his clients. He has a strong focus on transactions in the healthcare space.

John Burton is an excellent lawyer.

Kevin Beatty
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Kevin Beatty
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Kevin Beatty has broad expertise encompassing the full range of public finance matters. He focuses his practice on healthcare finance and counts several healthcare providers among his clients.

Kevin Beatty is a very knowledgeable and collaborative individual.

Ann Watford Todd
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Ann Watford Todd
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Up and Coming

Ann Watford Todd is experienced across a range of municipal issuances, including those in the education sector.

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J Hobson Presley Jr.
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J Hobson Presley Jr.
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Band 1
Jodie Smith
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Jodie Smith
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Band 1
Barry Staples
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Barry Staples
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Heyward C Hosch
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Heyward C Hosch
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John H Burton Jr
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John H Burton Jr
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Kevin Beatty
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Kevin Beatty
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Band 3
Ann Watford Todd
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Ann Watford Todd
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Up and Coming