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Andrew Petersen is quoted on the accuracy and reliability of valuations amid COVID-19 and questions why lenders are relying on them to determine market value.

Andrew Petersen is quoted on how lenders should focus on cash reserves amid COVID-19 when judging counterparties’ liquidity levels.

Andrew Petersen explains how lenders are seeking to mitigate risk amid COVID-19 by fulfilling what was previously a landlord’s job: tenant due diligence.

Andrew Petersen comments on how a new Bank of America Merrill Lynch commercial mortgage-backed securities deal could positively impact investor demand.

Alston & Bird has created an Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Advisory Group to assist boards of directors and managers of public companies in understanding the evolving ESG landscape, including the growing prominence of ESG investing, environmental, and social risk and compliance.