R. Barry Cannada

R. Barry Cannada


Butler Snow LLP

Recognized since 2003

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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Barry Cannada focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, complex business transactions and finance and restructuring. He has extensive experience in various transactional advisory services, capital formation, joint ventures, private placements, financings (including distressed financings). He formerly served as the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel overseeing all the administrative functions for a client earning approximately $3 billion in revenues and employing approximately 20,000 employees. Barry is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America®, Chambers USA and Mid-South Super Lawyers® for his work in corporate law.

Location
  • Renaissance at Colony Park, Suite 1400
    1020 Highland Colony Parkway
    P.O. Box 6010
    Ridgeland, MS 39157
Education
  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1980
  • University of Mississippi, BBA, graduated 1977
Bar Admissions
  • Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Capital Area Bar Association - Member
  • Mississippi Bar Association - Member
  • National Lawyers Association - Member

Butler Snow LLP

Headquarters: Ridgeland, Mississippi

233 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

39 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Jackson, MS (2021)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Jackson, MS (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Special Focus:
  • Corporate Finance
Awards:
  • AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Business/Corporate
  • Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/Commercial
  • Lawdragon 3000

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