Public Finance
Squire Sanders has been a nationally recognized bond counsel firm in the United States since the beginning of the 20th century, and is consistently ranked among the top five bond counsel firms in the country by an affiliate of Thomson Reuters. We continued as a leader in public finance offerings in 2010, ranked fifth nationwide as bond counsel with 275 issues totaling US$13.5 billion.
These rankings reflect more than simply the volume of transactions handled by Squire Sanders year after year. They are evidence of the consistent quality of service rendered by the firm and the accumulated experience we draw upon to serve clients efficiently, effectively and creatively.
Our public finance lawyers use sophisticated tools to achieve client goals including bond offerings, tax increment financing, urban renewal and swaps and other financial derivatives. We are experienced in the financing of every category of public infrastructure including cultural and nonprofit institutions, education and healthcare facilities, sports and entertainment venues, and solid waste, drinking water and pollution control facilities. Whether through public-private partnerships or directly on behalf of governmental bodies, the public finance lawyers of Squire Sanders are experienced in identifying the issues and overcoming the challenges.
Practice Expertise
Case Studies
UOP is a division of processed technology and catalysts for use in the petrochemical industry. Its major competitor is the France-based company Axens. For many years the latter has been successful in underbidding UOP for some significant tendered bus...
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, a statutorily created insurer of last resort that provides property and casualty insurance to qualified risks in Florida, needed to enhance its ability to pay claims arising from windstorm and other weather-re...