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

Sarah Ernst, Steve Pottle, David E. Brown, Julie Tibbets, David Revelt, Sarah Hess Mackenzie, Amy Kluesner, Sam Kaywood, Brian Harvel, Blake MacKay, Mike Stevens, Meredith Gage, Brett Coburn, Jonathan Wells, Deanna Kashdan, Jessica Royko, David Teske, Jitty Malik, and Leslie Overton served as counsel to Halyard Health Inc. in the sale of its surgical and infection prevention business to Owens & Minor for $710 million.