Public Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 2
Contact number
+1 214 740 8000Chambers Review
Locke Lord LLP is recognized for its expert Texas public finance practice. The team regularly engaged for its strength acting as issuers' and underwriters' counsel to municipal entities and financial institutions. It is experienced across a range of sectors, including education and transportation.
Work Highlights
- Lock Lorde LLP represented the North Texas Tollway Authority as co-bond counsel, co-disclosure counsel and issuer's counsel on its issuance of first and second-tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds totaling $689 million.
Strengths
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"The firm's strengths lie in their deep understanding of the legal framework in which municipal bonds operate, quick turnarounds and quality work product."
"The firm's strengths lie in their deep understanding of the legal framework in which municipal bonds operate, quick turnarounds and quality work product."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Twining has a wealth of experience representing as underwriters' counsel for financial institutions in public finance transactions. He is equally adept at acting for government authorities on financings.
Drew Slone has particular strength in handling municipal bond financings for residential developments. She is highly experienced in acting for both issuers and underwriters.
"One of Drew's strengths is thinking outside the box. She can also direct a group of strong-willed and highly intelligent individuals to a positive outcome."
"When we have difficult concepts she explains them in a way we can understand."
"Drew is extremely smart and responds quickly with very accurate work."
Steve Bolden is noted for his strength in public finance transactions. He regularly acts as bond and underwriters' counsel, including for government authorities.
"Steve is very knowledgeable on municipal finance and is very detail-oriented."
Ranked Lawyers at
Locke Lord LLP
Texas