About
Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright's public and government finance lawyers represent key players throughout the world’s government debt markets, including the US municipal securities markets. Working in tandem across our public and government finance, banking and finance, projects and PPP practices, they play an important role in financing public infrastructure and acquisition of goods for the public sector, as well as private projects eligible for financing assistance.
Our lawyers help clients issue bonds, notes, certifications and other obligations including as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, special tax counsel and general counsel. They help advise on legality and the tax-exempt status of obligations, in both negotiated and competitive sales, as well as disclosures in the primary market and with post-issuance continuing disclosure. Additionally, team often acts as counsel to their underwriters, credit enhancers, liquidity providers and swap and other derivative providers, representing all types of commercial and investment banks and dealers in both public offerings and private placements, and with compliance.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright undertakes an array of public finance work including in the healthcare, education and energy sectors. Its California team is regularly engaged by public authorities and cities seeking strong bond counsel. The firm has additional experience representing unified school districts.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright represented Southern California Public Power Authority as bond and disclosure counsel in connection with two series of electric revenue bonds aggregating $686,190,000.
Notable Practitioners
Ann La Morena Rohlin's public finance practice frequently sees her act on transactions involving general obligation bonds. She is experienced across a range of sectors, with notable strength in education.
Scott Kortmeyer is regularly sought out by health systems and other industry clients for his expertise in healthcare financings.