Global Legal Chronicle | Redwood Trust’s Acquisition of Riverbend Lending

Patrick Hanchey, Sandy Brown, J.P. Mahoney, Janelle Owusu, Blake MacKay, Kerry Wenzel, Meredith Gage, Brian Harvel, Ryan Wheeler, and Brett Coburn are noted for representing Charis Holdings in its acquisition by Vista Bancshares.

Alston & Bird has been recognized for its role representing FirstCash, Inc., in its merger with Cash America International, Inc., which was named “USA Deal of the Year” by Global M&A Network at the 9th annual M&A Atlas Awards, Global Major Markets.

Alston & Bird represented GMS, a leading North American specialty building products distributor, in its definitive agreement with The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, to be acquired by its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution, for a total value of $5.5 billion. The transaction is expected to be completed by January 31, 2026, pending customary closing conditions.

Alston & Bird represented Ready Capital Corporation, a New York–based multistrategy real estate finance company, in its $787 million acquisition of Broadmark Realty Capital, a Washington-based company specializing in owning, developing, and managing real estate properties.

Alston & Bird client Pathstone, a leading registered investment advisory firm, announced a proposed investment by private equity firm Lovell Minnick Partners (LMP).