Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 2
Chambers Review
Brooks Pierce has an experienced team that have the ability to advise broad spectrum of financial institutions. The group boasts considerable knowledge of the space, and is adept at providing counsel on regulatory, financing and operational issues. The practitioners have notable strength in handling high-profile M&A transactions.
Work Highlights
- Brooks Pierce represented Surrey Bancorp and Surrey Bank Trust in its $113.2 million sale to First Community Bankshares Inc., the parent company of First Community Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are a deep firm with subject matter experts in every area that involves banks."
"Their breadth has been unmatched where we have used them in many different areas."
"They are a deep firm with subject matter experts in every area that involves banks."
"Their breadth has been unmatched where we have used them in many different areas."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Singer is prized for his abilities in acting for financial institutions and borrowers on lending strategic and regulatory issues, informed by over four decades of experience in the banking and finance space. He also acts for corporate clients on M&A, securities law and governance matters.
"Robert Singer is extremely knowledgeable and responsive."
"His experience and knowledge of all aspects of banking law and regulation is unparalleled."
Iain MacSween is renowned for his ability to advise clients on complex M&A transactions. His client list includes high-profile banks.
"Very talented, smart, outstanding service levels."
"Iain is very responsive and has a lot of industry knowledge."
Ranked Lawyers at
Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
North Carolina