Bond counsel in the first half of 2024 handled a combined $236.731 billion across 3,933 bond issues, up from $172.268 billion in 3,493 transactions this time last year.
The top 10 bond counsel saw some shuffling and welcomed three new entrants. The newcomers, Greenberg Traurig, Bryant Rabbino and Ballard Spahr, knocked Bracewell, Nixon Peabody and Gilmore & Bell, out of the top 10.
Yields may move lower after the Federal Reserve "communicates its goals to ease policy in coming meetings," said Tom Kozlik, managing director and head of public policy and municipal strategy at HilltopSecurities.
Bond financing is likely for parts of a major revitalization effort on which the city is collaborating with the University of Notre Dame's School of Architecture.
Issuers and development advocates urged lawmakers to include advance refunding, the expansion of opportunity zones, and other muni prorities in any upcoming tax package.
The newcomers, Greenberg Traurig, Bryant Rabbino and Ballard Spahr, knocked Bracewell, Nixon Peabody and Gilmore & Bell, out of the top 10.
Bettina Bronisz' colleagues say she'll leave a legacy of joy and laughter in the Connecticut Treasurer's office.
Concerns have been raised about audits related to nearly $2.9 billion of ratepayer-backed bonds sold for Oklahoma utilities in 2022.
