Troutman Pepper Locke

The firm's corporate practice covers:

• General corporate counseling
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Joint ventures and strategic alliances
• Private equity and securities matters
• Technology and commercial contracts

Finance, banking, and capital-related work

The Atlanta office includes one of the premier finance practices in the U.S., representing:

• Liquidity providers
• Broker-dealers
• Institutional investors
• Financing entities
• Reinsurance companies

Representative areas of work include:

• Banking and commercial lending
• Structured and project finance
• Insurance-related finance transactions
• Real estate finance and transactions

Real estate transactions

The firm's real estate practice delivers a broad spectrum of services throughout the Southeast and nationwide, including assistance with investment, development, and leasing transactions.

Troutman Pepper Locke's Atlanta intellectual property (IP) attorneys and patent agents assist clients in acquiring, protecting, and managing their IP portfolios.

IP portfolio development and protection

Services include:

• Patent portfolio development and prosecution
• Trademark selection, registration, and enforcement
• Copyright registration and protection strategies
• IP asset acquisition and valuation

The team works with Global 500 companies and leading universities to develop and protect IP for cutting-edge technologies.

Technology, data, and outsourcing

Business technology lawyers advise on:

• E-commerce and online business issues
• Licensing and technology transfer
• Privacy and e-records management
• IT and outsourcing arrangements

Several IP attorneys and patent agents have advanced degrees in fields such as chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics, and some are fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese, supporting clients with Asia-related matters.

Troutman Pepper Locke's Atlanta office supports clients in handling complex disputes in the U.S. and internationally.

Commercial and complex litigation

Attorneys handle a wide range of commercial disputes, with a focus on complex litigation and dispute resolution. Matters can involve:

• Business and contract disputes
• Class action litigation
• Consumer finance disputes
• Insurance and reinsurance disputes
• Securities litigation and regulatory issues affecting broker-dealers

Specialized litigation areas

The firm's Atlanta litigators also work on matters involving:

• Aviation and aerospace disputes
• Product liability claims
• Patents and other intellectual property disputes
• International arbitration and cross-border disputes

Litigators in Atlanta collaborate with colleagues across the firm's offices and practices to support clients in significant, multi-jurisdictional matters.

The office provides legal services to:

• Fortune 500 companies
• Middle market companies
• Emerging and early-stage companies
• Financial institutions and investors
• Global companies and institutions with U.S. operations

Key industries

The firm has significant experience in industries such as:

• Financial services, including banking and payments
• Insurance and reinsurance
• Media and technology
• Energy and infrastructure
• Health care and life sciences
• Real estate and development
• Private equity and other investment sectors

International capabilities

The Atlanta office has strong international synergies, particularly with the firm's Asia practice. The team advises clients from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong on entering and expanding their businesses in the U.S., including corporate, finance, IP, and regulatory matters.

• Address: 600 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 3000, Atlanta, GA 30308
• Main phone: 404.885.3000
• Fax: 404.885.3900

Office overview

Troutman Pepper Locke's Atlanta office is a cornerstone of the firm's presence in the Southeast. The office provides national and international counsel to Fortune 500 companies, middle market businesses, and emerging companies across major areas of legal practice, including corporate, finance, intellectual property, real estate, and litigation.

The team in Atlanta works closely with colleagues across the firm's offices to support clients on local, national, and cross-border matters.

Attorneys and staff in Atlanta serve on boards, act as advisors, and volunteer with civic, charitable, and cultural organizations across the region. The firm and its lawyers have been recognized by publications such as Chambers USA, IAM Patent 1000, and Georgia Super Lawyers®.

The Pepper Center for Public Service

The firm created and supports The Pepper Center for Public Service, a stand-alone organization led by a board of Pepper Center Fellows who are retired or senior firm partners and counsel. The Center focuses on difficult problems facing communities and works on projects that can include:

• Pro bono legal assistance
• Consulting and policy work
• Providing forums for discussion of public issues
• Advocacy in regulatory or legislative arenas

Areas of focus

Key areas of focus for the Pepper Center include:

• Immigration matters, including representing individuals seeking asylum or legal status in the U.S.
• Public education initiatives, often in partnership with school districts and education nonprofits
• Civics and voting rights, including projects related to voting access and civic engagement
• Other poverty and community health issues identified in cooperation with public officials and advocacy organizations

Through these efforts, the firm and the Pepper Center aim to improve the lives of people in the communities they serve.

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