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William L. Mills IV is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. William L. practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized William L. Mills IV since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William L. Mills IV is held by other lawyers.

Mark Kelly is a member of the Corporate Transactions & Securities Group in the firm’s Charlotte office. He concentrates his practice in the areas of public offerings, private financings, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Mr. Kelly leads the firm’s private equity practice and has worked with private equity firms and their portfolio companies since the late 1980s in equity and debt financings, leveraged buyouts and exit transactions, including mergers with ...

Drew advises major financial institutions on corporate trust, agency, and asset servicing transactions. He also advises fintech lenders on securitization market issues. Drew is the leader of the Corporate Trust, Agency & Asset Servicing Team. He advises financial institutions on a variety of capital markets transactions, with a focus on corporate trust offices offering trustee, custodian, calculation agent, and other administrative services to structured finance and other debt-offering tr...

Cindy-Ann L. Thomas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Cindy-Ann L. practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Cindy-Ann L. Thomas since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cindy-Ann L. Thomas is held by other lawyers.

Tom Mitchell has served as Managing Partner and Chair of the Management Committee since 2018 and is a nationally recognized finance lawyer with over 30 years of experience representing financial institutions. Tom serves in multiple leadership positions at the firm, including as Managing Partner, Chair of the Management Committee, and Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. He is also an active member of the firm’s Inclusion & Belonging Committee. Tom served previously as head of ...

Jeffrey A. Kahn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Kahn since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey A. Kahn is held by other lawyers.

Clay Campbell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Clay practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Clay Campbell since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Clay Campbell is held by other lawyers.

With decades of experience representing Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, and large employers relocating corporate headquarters and operations, Billy Moore provides a full range of services in the areas of federal, state and local taxation. He has negotiated state and local incentive packages, solved tax controversies, and managed sales and purchases of companies and assets including tax-free reorganizations with respect to Fortune 500 companies. He heads the firm&rsqu...

Mike Wilson focuses his practice on taxation, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. He represents clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, defense, technology, food and beverage, real estate, and renewable energy. Mike handles tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions for private equity funds and strategic buyers and sellers (including ESOP transactions), prepares fund formation and governing documents for private equity funds, and advises family off...

Jacob H. Sussman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jacob H. practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jacob H. Sussman since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jacob H. Sussman is held by othe...