Corporate Finance
Behind almost every successful business is a series of transactions, as complex and as critical as the business itself. Watkins Ludlam’s extensive experience with lenders and borrowers, investors, loan servicers and other key players in the corporate financing process can mean time and money saved for your business. Examples of our experience include:
• Representation of businesses and venture capitalists in sophisticated transactions involving multi-tiered equity and debt structures where the proceeds were used for acquisition, expansion, recapitalization or operating needs.
• Representation of borrowers and lenders in various types of lending arrangements involving unique collateral.
• Representation of lenders and borrowers in acquisition, development and construction financing in local and in multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Representation of developers, trustees, bond purchasers and underwriters in municipal bond and other public finance transactions.
• Securitization of real estate through the offering of mortgage backed securities, REMICs and collateralized mortgage obligations.
• Representation of issuers, underwriters, and investors in initial public offerings, shelf offerings, and private placements.
• Formation of real estate investment trusts, preparation of public offerings, evaluation of REITs and advising lenders and investors on REIT acquisitions and related issues.
• Representation of borrowers and lenders in structured finance transactions, including first lien and mezzanine loans, preferred equity transactions and securitized financings.
• Representation of borrowers, lenders, and investors in financing arrangements utilizing tax credit enhancement structures.
We have represented clients in billions of dollars of financing for construction and development properties, acquisitions, operating lines of credit, dispositions and refinancings for many types of businesses. Our corporate finance experience extends to a broad range of industries including, restaurants, hotels and resorts, manufacturing, gaming, housing, real estate development, healthcare, agricultural, software and e-commerce, media, construction and utilities.
In the last 10 years, members of our firm have been involved in the negotiation and closing of securitizations and nonsecuritized portfolio acquisitions in excess of $100 billion in real estate-backed assets, tobacco fees and student loans. We have also handled restructures, foreclosures, litigation and bankruptcies involving numerous real estate and commercial loans.
In corporate finance, the obvious solution is not always smart and the smart solution is not always obvious. Success depends on having representation that is familiar with your industry and experienced in the type of transaction and range of services you require, while anticipating the types of challenges and complexities you may face. The attorneys at Watkins Ludlam have a proven track record of meeting these objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.