Infrastructure financing is a key pillar of Butler Snow LLP’s practice, with its public finance group advising on federal tax credits and governmental and private activity bonds for public institutions, urban development authorities and energy developers. Leadership is shared between Ridgeland-based Thad Varner and Macon-based Blake Sharpton, both of whom focus on public finance, commercial lending, debt financing and economic development projects. Atlanta-based David Williams adds further depth, advising bond purchasers on tax-exempt and taxable bond financings across the US.
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- ‘David Williams and the team help get financing. They find ways to overcome obstacles. They know the laws and regulations for alternative finance plans. They make key introductions.'
Key clients
- New Orleans Aviation Board
- Village on the Isle 2024
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority
- Sentara Health
- Cherry Creek School District
- St. Vrain Valley School District, Colorado
- Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
- Louisiana Housing Corporation
- Harrison County, Mississippi
- Mississippi Home Corporation
- Mississippi Business Finance Corporation
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Work highlights
Represented Washington County, Mississippi Board of Supervisors, in connection with the negotiation of a Fee-In-Lieu-of-Taxes Agreement for a $1.2 billion dollar Entergy Mississippi, LLC 754 Mega Watt Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine New Natural Gas-Powered Station.
Served as Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel for Client New Orleans Aviation Board in connection with the issuance of $606,440,000 General Airport Revenue Bonds.
Practice head
Thad Varner; Blake Sharpton
Other key lawyers
David Williams