Bond lawyers and financial advisors clamor to be included in discussions about a financing project as early as possible. Sometimes you as a local government can take early steps on a project that will complicate your financing process. Bringing us in as soon as you...

Your private partner is not your friend. They may all be nice people, and they may have a friendly demeanor in your meetings -- but they are not in your community to do you a favor. You need to look out for yourself, and be sure to verify everything they tell you....

We’ve heard from several clients and Friends of the Firm recently about their discussions with LGC staff about proposed or possible public-private partnerships. Several lessons emerge from those discussions that are worth sharing. Why would you have to go to the LGC...