Public Finance
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 1
About
Provided by Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
Robinson Bradshaw has one of the largest public finance practices in North Carolina. From 2005-23, we served as bond counsel for North Carolina bond issues totaling more than $26 billion. Industry publications consistently rank Robinson Bradshaw among the top North Carolina firms for public finance. We have served as bond counsel for nearly $3.7 billion in the North Carolina general obligation and limited obligation bonds since 2003 and serve as bond counsel for approximately 20 out of 100 North Carolina counties. Additionally, we have served as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel and borrower's counsel in more than 225 Medical Care Commission bond issues totaling approximately $12.8 billion. We also have extensive experience in financings for private colleges and universities and private secondary schools, serving as bond counsel or underwriter’s counsel in more than 190 bond issues totaling around $13.5 billion.
Our attorneys have served as bond counsel or underwriter’s counsel in hundreds of exempt facility and industrial development bond issues throughout the country, including bonds for multifamily housing, airports, docks and wharves, solid waste disposal facilities and pollution control facilities. We also have extensive experience with variable rate demand bonds.
Chambers Review
Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA fields extensive public finance expertise to skillfully represent its clients as bond counsel in municipal financings. The firm has wide-ranging experience covering a range of developments including hospitals, school facilities and retirement communities. The team are equally adept at representing developers and issuers.
Work Highlights
- Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA served as borrower's counsel to Cape Fear Valley Health System and Harnett Health in connection with a new markets tax credit financing to construct a medical office building and cancer center on the Central Harnett Hospital campus.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are very knowledgeable and not only assist with the legal aspects of a transaction, but also stays cognizant of the project as a whole and the need to meet deadlines and execute efficiently."
"The team has a broad range of subject matter expertise."
"The team are very knowledgeable and not only assist with the legal aspects of a transaction, but also stays cognizant of the project as a whole and the need to meet deadlines and execute efficiently."
"The team has a broad range of subject matter expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Allen Robertson combines his role as managing partner of the firm with an active public finance practice, with an excellent reputation for his abilities in bonds work. He is particularly well-versed in acting for non-profit healthcare and educational institutions.
"I have nothing but great things to say about Allen. He never ceases to amaze me with his detailed knowledge, and ability to apply this knowledge to specific scenarios."
"Allen is very knowledgeable and detail-oriented."
Alice Adams counts a number of healthcare institutions and senior living facilities among her client base, who call upon her strong capabilities in bond financing transactions. She also advises healthcare clients on regulatory compliance and governance concerns.