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Provided by Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP

Smith Anderson is a leading North Carolina law firm for borrower and issuer representation in corporate and syndicated finance. Our lawyers help boards and management consider and structure financing alternatives in rapidly changing markets, and we have been involved in many of the largest debt finance transactions for companies in North Carolina and the Research Triangle region. Over the past five years, we have worked with syndicated loan financings and high-yield bond transactions for leveraged buyouts, mergers, asset-based loans (ABL), acquisition finance, working capital and dividend recaps totaling in excess of $15 billion.

We are proud of our record of successfully representing clients in their completion of leveraged finance transactions with lead arrangers, initial purchasers and underwriters. Our clients operate in industries which include manufacturing, distribution, life sciences, health care, technology, telecommunications, media and energy. We bring value to their leveraged finance transactions based on our experience, knowledge of the debt markets and commitment to knowing our clients well and understanding their businesses. 

Since 2011, Smith Anderson has been one of the only North Carolina-based law firms to place in multiple years among the top firms in the nation in law firm league tables published by Thomson Reuters LPC. Smith Anderson has placed in the league tables for volume and number of borrower-side leveraged transactions.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory - North Carolina

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Smith Anderson boasts an esteemed finance practice which leverages its longstanding expertise and institutional relationships within the Research Triangle's technology and life sciences communities to advise on sophisticated leveraged finance transactions. It offers complementary strengths in lender-side engagements, including niche expertise in advising venture bank lenders on loan transactions, and handling finance work for alternative lenders.

Work Highlights

  • Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan advised First Citizens BancShares on its acquisition of the banking assets and deposits of Silicon Valley Bank, financed by a USD35 billion, 5-year purchase money term loan and a USD70 billion, 5-year asset-based line of credit.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Geoffrey W. Adams
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Geoffrey W. Adams
2
Band 2
Geoffrey Adams provides advice on an array of matters including compliance with bank regulations and enforcement actions. He has further experience of handling high-value finance transactions.

Geoff has been a fantastic partner across multiple platforms and on many deals. I rate him very highly in terms of commercial knowledge. He has a very partner-focused view of the world.

Bart A Norman
3
Bart A Norman
3
Band 3
Bart Norman has a multifaceted borrower-side practice which sees him advise on M&A deals, commercial transactions and related financing matters. He also acts for startups and emerging companies on securing financing.

Bart is as good as they come.

Bart is a good guy and a good lawyer.

Armand Perry
5
Armand Perry
5
Band 5
Armand Perry demonstrates considerable strength in handling matters that have international elements. He is highlighted for his ability to assist clients on acquisition financing and real estate financing transactions, among others.

Armand is a brilliant attorney. You would want him on your deal team.

Armand knows his stuff and is always good to work with.

Charles Kabugo-Musoke
5
Charles Kabugo-Musoke
5
Band 5

Charles Kabugo-Musoke has a respectable practice in the financing space. He has experience in advising banks on regulatory matters and complex credit facilities.

Charles is an excellent negotiator who can explain complex situations and legal items simply to get the customer and the bank to understand his position. He is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Charles has been a key resource to my entire team.

Curtis Brewer IV
5
Curtis Brewer IV
5
Band 5

Curtis Brewer is noted for his ability to advise clients on a broad array of matters, including M&A and fund formation, as well as debt financing.

Ranked Lawyers at
Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP

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North Carolina

Banking & Finance

Bart A Norman
3
Bart A Norman
3
Band 3
Armand Perry
5
Armand Perry
5
Band 5
Charles Kabugo-Musoke
5
Charles Kabugo-Musoke
5
Band 5
Curtis Brewer IV
5
Curtis Brewer IV
5
Band 5
Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory

Geoffrey W. Adams
2
Geoffrey W. Adams
2
Band 2

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Industries

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