Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 1
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404 881 7000Chambers Review
Alston & Bird handles a broad range of matters including corporate debt finance and transactional issues, excelling in areas as diverse as leveraged syndicated credits, financial services litigation and corporate governance. The firm has an enviable client roster which includes financial institutions and public companies. It demonstrates sector experience across various industries including healthcare, technology and retail. The group possesses particular strength in regulatory compliance issues.
Work Highlights
- Alston & Bird advised the Bank of America on a $225 million delayed draw term loan credit facility to Sunstone Hotel Partnership.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The practice has the best-in-class responsiveness, accountability and capability."
"The team is tremendously responsive and always willing to help no matter the day of the week or the time of day."
"Alston & Bird's expertise in all areas of the financial and banking sector is superior. It has knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who can pull together to provide a full assessment and legal services."
"The practice has the best-in-class responsiveness, accountability and capability."
"The team is tremendously responsive and always willing to help no matter the day of the week or the time of day."
"Alston & Bird's expertise in all areas of the financial and banking sector is superior. It has knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who can pull together to provide a full assessment and legal services."
Notable Practitioners
Rick Blumen has an impressive track record representing lenders, as well as borrowers and issuers. He advises clients on a diverse range of debt finance transactions, among other issues.
Mark Kanaly advises banks and other financial institutions on a wide array of regulatory matters. This includes transactional compliance and corporate governance.
"He offers well-informed, practical guidance with a level head."
Clifford Stanford chairs the firm's bank regulatory group and centers his practice on regulatory, transactional and payments matters. He draws upon a wealth of experience from his time at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
"Cliff is an excellent adviser and client manager. He's results-oriented, aware of the legal and regulatory landscape affecting financial institutions, and uses his experience to achieve the best outcome for his client."
"Clifford is willing to dig in and find answers to complex questions. He also delegates to other subject matter experts to provide comprehensive advice."
"He's indispensable in keeping people focused. He translates and fills gaps. That's what I value the most."
Deanna Kashdan is well regarded for her experience in advising on complex debt finance transactions. Her clients include well-known banks and public companies.
Chair of the corporate debt finance team, Michael Parisi offers particular prowess in lender representation. His experience includes negotiating acquisition financing.
"Mike has been a tremendous partner to us on each engagement we have worked on together."
"Michael stands out for his technical knowledge, relationship dynamics, sophistication, responsiveness and legal drafting."
Adam Monich has a burgeoning practice in the space. He has considerable experience providing counsel on matters arising from acquisition financings.
"He's extremely capable and knowledgeable. He is a tremendous asset to his clients."
"Adam is a consummate professional and one of the most driven attorneys I've ever worked with. His knowledge and guidance is integral to our continued success."
Jordan Myers is well respected for his expertise in both debt and acquisition finance. He represents a variety of clients, including public companies and investment firms.
"Jordan is very responsive; it's almost like having him as internal counsel."
Elizabeth Buckley has substantial experience in financing matters for clients including banks and other financial institutions.
"She's practical and efficient in her work."