Global Legal Chronicle | Vista Bancshares’ Acquisition of Charis Bank

Michael Kessler, David E. Brown, Patrick Hanchey, Anna Chong, Jordan Jensen, Brian Harvel, Brett Coburn, Blake MacKay, Kerry Wenzel, and David Teske are noted for representing Riverbend Lending in its acquisition by Redwood Trust.

Alston & Bird client BancorpSouth Bank has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Houston-based Icon Capital Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Icon Bank of Texas, National Association, for $176 million in cash and stock.

Alston & Bird advised Industry Bancshares, a Texas-based bank holding company, on its stock purchase agreement with Virginia-based bank holding company CSBH LLC to serve as lead investor in its $195 million common stock raise. The agreement provides additional capital to support Industry Bancshares’ focus on serving its customers and communities.

Patrick Hanchey and J.P. Mahoney are noted for representing Charis Bank in its acquisition by Vista Bancshares Inc.

Chris Frieden, Ian Calhoun, David Baum, Brian Harvel, Maki DePalo, Brett Coburn, Blake MacKay, John Gerl, John Hobgood, Lizzie Dunn, and Jack Stephens are noted for representing Corient Capital Partners in its planned acquisition by CI Financial Corp.