Public Finance
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 1
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Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright
Our New York public and government finance lawyers represent key players throughout the world’s government debt markets, including the US municipal securities markets. Working in tandem across our public and government finance, banking and finance, projects and PPP practices, they play an important role in financing public infrastructure and acquisition of goods for the public sector, as well as private projects eligible for financing assistance.
Our lawyers help clients issue bonds, notes, certifications and other obligations including as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, special tax counsel and general counsel. They help advise on legality and the tax-exempt status of obligations, in both negotiated and competitive sales, as well as disclosures in the primary market and with post-issuance continuing disclosure. Additionally, team often acts as counsel to their underwriters, credit enhancers, liquidity providers and swap and other derivative providers, representing all types of commercial and investment banks and dealers in both public offerings and private placements, and with compliance.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright boasts a notable public finance practice, primarily advising issuers. The firm frequently acts on behalf of financial institutions and public bodies offering particular strength in the energy and utility industries.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright acted as co-bond counsel to The City of New York in the issuance of approximately $1.35 billion of General Obligation Bonds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Norton Rose provide an excellent service."
"Norton Rose provide an excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Anna Lee regularly acts as bond counsel to state and local governments in New York. She has strength in the energy sector, handling public financings in the space.
James Marlin has extensive experience in public finance, often advising on deals in the utility sector.
Uyen Poh's practice sees her handle public finance transactions in an array of sectors. She routinely acts for government entities including on their issuances of general obligation bonds.
"Uyen Poh is a really outstanding lawyer."
Helen Pennock has a wide-ranging public finance practice covering transactions in a variety of sectors.