The team at Moore & Van Allen, PLLC frequently works with operating lessors, investment firms, and national financial institutions on a comprehensive range of financing matters, including structuring and negotiating financing and sale terms. The firm has particular strength in due diligence regarding railcar leases and federal and state tax matters. In Charlotte, Matthew R. Mollozzi specializes in equipment finance transactions, alongside being well-versed in structured finance transactions, including direct loans, leases, and securitizations. Working alongside him in Charlotte is Emily Young, who is a popular choice for private investment firms, alongside both borrowers and lenders. Rob Kenny leads the team, also from Charlotte.
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Key clients
- ITE Management
- The |InStar| Group
- CIT Rail, a division of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
- Wells Fargo Rail Corporation
- Boundary Rail
- Citizens Asset Finance, Inc., a division of Citizens Bank, N.A.
- AITX
- Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC
- Amergin Asset Management
- SMBC Equipment Finance
- Truist| Equipment Finance
- Riverside Rail
Work highlights
Represented US and Canadian SPE subsidiaries of ITE Management in connection with a $385 million (optional increase to $600 million) revolving loan warehouse facility for railcars and related leases.
Represented US and Canadian SPE subsidiaries of The InStar Group, LLC in connection with a $305 million (optional increase to $500 million) revolving loan warehouse facility for railcars and related leases.
Represented The InStar Group, LLC in connection with a $136 million term loan for railcars and related leases.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rob Kenny
Other key lawyers
Matthew R. Mollozzi; Emily Young