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Chris Daniel is the Founder and Chair of the Global Fintech & Payments Group of Paul Hastings and is a partner in the firm’s Corporate department. Chris’ unique strength lies in his ability to blend his financial services regulatory expertise with his many years of transactional experience. His client base generally consists of: Legacy depositories, payments companies, and card networks who are innovating or contracting with Fintechs. Trusted Platform Companies, for which fina...

Attorney Lee S. Atkinson is a dedicated Athens personal injury lawyer and member of the Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. team. After growing up in Athens, Lee attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1999, before going on to obtain his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2005. After law school, Lee began his law career at one of the largest insurance defense firms in Atlanta. There, he successfully rep...

Kendel Drew is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Kendel, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kendel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fortune 100 companies trust Matthew Kent to prosecute and defend global price-fixing cartels and other complex disputes. The counsel he provides allows his clients to minimize risk while achieving their business objectives. Matthew focuses on bet-the-company antitrust litigation and counseling, with experience in the competition issues at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. He has litigated cases in federal courts throughout the country.

Terri R. Stewart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Terri R., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Terri R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas B. Ward is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Thomas B., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

George Abney offers his clients confident guidance through civil and criminal tax controversy matters. He honed his skills as a federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice, where he was recognized by former Attorney General John Ashcroft as a Tax Division Outstanding Attorney. George is a partner on the firm’s Tax Controversy Team, whose practice focuses on civil and criminal tax controversy matters. George has significant trial and appellate experience gained from years as a feder...

Key players in the financial services industry, including banks, mortgage companies, and wealth management and investment advisory firms, rely on Chris to guide them through business combination and securities transactions, as well as ownership transition and succession planning transactions. His knowledge is also sought on corporate governance matters and new business formation and registration. Chris Frieden, former co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Financial Services & Products Gro...

Louis Barbieri III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Louis, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Phil Savrin is a founding member of Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, where he serves on its Executive Committee and leads the firm’s Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith National Practice Section. His areas of expertise include commercial insurance coverage issues, litigation of extra-contractual claims, and defense of professional liability claims. In addition, he represents local governments and officials in defending civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Mr. Savrin began his le...