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Firm News July 23, 2021
James W. Stevens Jeffery R. Banish Constance Brewster Peter N. Dragna Gabrielle A. Gaudet Jackie Chang
ATLANTA – Troutman Pepper client Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACBI) recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with SouthState Corporation (NASDAQ: SSB) following which Atlantic Capital will merge with and into SouthState in an all-stock transaction with an aggregate value of approximately $543 million. The partnership will enhance SouthState’s scale and improve market density in the Atlanta market. Read a company press release about the agreement.
Troutman Pepper counseled Atlantic Capital in the agreement. The team included James Stevens, Gabrielle Gaudet, Jeffery Banish, Constance Brewster, Peter Dragna, and Jackie Chang.
Troutman Pepper has more than 200 attorneys who regularly advise financial services providers, including banks, neobanks, payment processors, card issuers, and consumer and commercial marketplace lenders. Troutman Pepper handles their full spectrum of legal needs and has been nationally recognized for its work in the financial services industry, including by Chambers and Partners, U.S. News – Best Lawyers® and Law360, among others.
About Troutman Pepper
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys strategically located in 23 U.S. cities. The firm’s litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices advise a diverse client base, from start-ups to multinational enterprises. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients’ most pressing business challenges, with depth across industry sectors, including construction, energy, finance, health sciences, insurance, private equity, real estate, and technology, among others. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Leading the energy evolution.
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From compliance to the courtroom, we have you covered.
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Helping you focus on what matters – improving human health.
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Trusted advisors to leading insurers for 100+ years.
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Unlocking value in the middle market and beyond.
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Full-service legal advice from coast to coast.
Learn more
Applying radical applications of common sense
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Our standard-setting client experience program.
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Delivering life-changing help to those most in need.
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Our firm’s greatest asset is our people.
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Market-leading eDiscovery and data management services.
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The Pepper Center for Public Services
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Strategies helps businesses and individuals solve the complexities of dealing with the government at every level. Our team of specialists concentrate exclusively on government affairs, representing clients nationwide who need assistance with public policy, advocacy, and government relations strategies.
This unique program provides innovative and affordable opportunities to startups and early-stage emerging companies with a solid technology or scientific foundation. We help companies that have a quality management team in place and do not have other significant legal representation.
eMerge’s lawyers and technologists work together to deliver strategic end-to-end eDiscovery and data management solutions for litigation, investigations, due diligence, and compliance matters. We help clients discover the information necessary to resolve disputes, respond to investigations, conduct due diligence, and comply with legal requirements.
Stay ahead of the curve and in touch with our latest thinking on the issues that are top of mind across our practices and industry sectors.
Change happens fast in today’s turbulent world. Stay on top of the latest with our industry-specific channels.
Take a closer look at how we partner with clients to help them realize their goals.
