What's Happening?
Barnes & Thornburg has announced the addition of two new partners, Megan McCarthy and Benjamin Vernon, to its public finance practice. McCarthy will be based in Minneapolis, focusing on high-yield public and project finance, particularly in education,
healthcare, and housing sectors. Vernon will join the Los Angeles office, bringing expertise in tax-exempt and taxable debt financings for public infrastructure and higher education. This expansion aims to strengthen the firm's capabilities in public finance and enhance its service offerings to clients across various sectors.
Why It's Important?
The addition of McCarthy and Vernon to Barnes & Thornburg's public finance team reflects the firm's strategic focus on expanding its expertise in key sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. This move is likely to enhance the firm's ability to serve clients involved in complex financial transactions and public projects. By bolstering its public finance practice, Barnes & Thornburg positions itself to better compete in the legal market, potentially attracting new clients and increasing its influence in the public finance sector.
