Joseph C. "Joe" Mandarino

Jeremy Silverman has extensive M&A experience, especially in connection with the acquisition or sale of privately-held targets. He is noted for his client-focused approach, practical business sense and ability to get a deal done. Jeremy regularly advises private equity funds in M&A transactions and other strategic matters and is one of the leaders of Dentons' private equity group. Complementing Dentons’ long-standing top-tier government contracts practice, he is particularly wel...

Alison Jones is a partner within the firm's Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. Alison focuses her practice on the representation of a broad range of real estate investors and participants, including developers, REITS, private funds as well as institutional funds and life companies. Her clients are engaged in developments, acquisitions and joint ventures across the United States and involving various product types. . She also has significant experience on multisite, multijurisdictiona...

Charlie deftly maneuvers clients through complex corporate transactions, including those in the construction, media and manufacturing industries. He represents public and private companies in a variety of industries in complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and public and private offerings of debt and equity. Charlie also advises clients on general corporate matters, including ongoing SEC compliance and corporate governance issues.

Mr. Teske is the head of the Technology, Privacy & IP Transactions Group, and a thought leader and frequent speaker on legal issues ranging from licensing to digital entertainment to open source software. He concentrates his practice on the exploitation, leveraging and transfer of technology and intellectual property rights through complex transfer and licensing transactions. Mr. Teske works with all types of clients, from Fortune 50 corporations to start-up companies. He has extensive ex...

Sandra Z. Zayac is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Economic Development Law and Public Finance Law. Sandra Z., 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 Sandra Z. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven M. Harkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Steven M., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brent L. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brent L., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brent L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ronald A. Weiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law and Commercial Transactions / UCC Law. Ronald A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alison Elko Franklin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Alison Elko, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alison Elko is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Mangum is the head of the Global Services Committee, which oversees the international practice of Alston & Bird. He concentrates his practice on acquisitions, joint ventures and international business transactions, both outbound and inbound. On behalf of U.S., European and Latin American investors, Mr. Mangum handles acquisitions and joint ventures in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Russia...