Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
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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
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 represented Novan, Inc. and its subsidiary EPI Health, LLC, in the superpriority debtor-in-possession loan and security agreement it entered into prior to filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Smith Anderson is very responsive at every level, from associates to partners."
"It has a well-rounded team; they're very good at intra-firm communication, which produces great customer service."
"Smith Anderson provides excellent service at a reasonable cost."
"Smith Anderson is very responsive at every level, from associates to partners."
"It has a well-rounded team; they're very good at intra-firm communication, which produces great customer service."
"Smith Anderson provides excellent service at a reasonable cost."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He is very strong and knowledgeable, and provides great legal service to us. A high-value partner for us at our current and prior banks."
"Geoff is fantastic."
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 highly knowledgeable and accessible."
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.
"Adam is a results-driven lawyer who gives practical advice with the client's best interest in mind. He is also knowledgeable and streamlines complex issues."
Curtis Brewer is noted for his ability to advise clients on a broad array of matters, including M&A and fund formation, among others.
"One of the sharpest, most dedicated lawyers I work with."
Charles Kabugo-Musoke has a burgeoning practice in the financing space. He has further experience of advising banks on regulatory matters.
"Charles is an excellent bank regulatory attorney; he is very knowledgeable and thoughtful."
Ranked Lawyers at
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