Corporate Finance
North Carolina Corporate Finance Attorneys
Access to capital shapes what a company can become. Manning Fulton’s corporate finance attorneys represent borrowers, lenders, investors, and portfolio companies across the full spectrum of private debt and equity transactions, from emerging growth companies and venture-backed startups to established businesses and the financial institutions that fund them. From initial investment through refinancing, recapitalization, or exit, we structure, negotiate, and document financing arrangements grounded in deep experience with financing markets and current transaction structures.
We also serve as outside general counsel to many portfolio companies, advising on commercial contracts, corporate governance, executive compensation and incentive plans, intellectual property, and tax matters. Because financing transactions rarely happen in isolation, we work alongside investment bankers, accountants, financial advisors, and in-house counsel to help clients evaluate alternatives and implement strategies that are commercially practical and legally sound.
We advise clients on both sides of the transaction, structuring, negotiating, and documenting financing arrangements while guiding clients through term negotiation and securities law compliance. Our work spans:
- Acquisition and leveraged buyout financing
- Angel and venture capital financing
- Asset-based lending
- Bridge loans, convertible debt, warrants, and SAFEs
- Cross-border financing
- Employee stock offerings
- Joint venture and roll-up financing
- Leveraged lease transactions
- Management buyouts and buy-ins
- Private equity and private debt offerings
- Preferred stock rounds and mezzanine transactions
- Recapitalizations and restructurings
- Sale/leaseback and spin-off financing
- Senior debt, subordination, and inter-creditor arrangements
- Syndicated debt offerings
Partner with Manning Fulton
Whether you are raising venture capital, negotiating acquisition financing, structuring a private equity investment, or arranging a syndicated credit facility, Manning Fulton offers experienced counsel on either side of the deal, from term sheet through closing. Reach out to our corporate attorneys to discuss your transaction and how we can help move it forward.
Who We Serve
Our corporate finance clients include:
Emerging Growth Companies & Venture-Backed Startups
Companies raising capital to support growth, expansion, or new business opportunities.
Established Businesses
Businesses seeking acquisition, recapitalization, refinancing, or other corporate finance transactions.
Angel Investors & Venture Capital Funds
Investors providing capital to early-stage and growth-stage companies.
Private Equity & Leveraged Buyout Funds
Funds involved in acquisitions, investments, recapitalizations, or leveraged transactions.
Banks & Institutional Lenders
Lenders financing corporate transactions, acquisitions, or business growth.
Corporate Strategic Investors
Companies making strategic investments or pursuing growth through acquisition.
Portfolio Companies
Companies needing ongoing outside general counsel support after investment or acquisition.
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Accolades
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Eight Manning Fulton attorneys were recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
2027
Recognized attorneys
- Matthew Muntean - Business Organizations; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- J. Patrick Bailey, Jr. - Real Estate Law
- Angela C. Baldwin - Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Trusts and Estates
- Cecilia Barreca - Business Organizations
- Chris N. Bobby - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Tax Law
- Lawrence D. Graham - Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Real Estate Litigation
- Corinne E. O’Reilly - Business Organizations
- B. Zack Taylor, Jr. - Real Estate Law
Business North Carolina “Legal Elite”
Fifteen Manning Fulton attorneys were recognized in Business North Carolina’s 2026 “Legal Elite,” with three additional attorneys named “Legal Elite Young Guns.”
2026
Legal Elite
- Mike T. Medford - Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes
- William C. Smith - Bankruptcy
- Judson A. Welborn - Construction
- Jennifer L. Weaver - Corporate Law
- Thomas I. Lyon - Corporate Law
- William B. Gwyn - Corporate Law
- William S. Cherry - Employment
- Jessica B. Vickers - Litigation
- Alison R. Cayton - Real Estate Law
- Douglas J. Short - Real Estate Law
- Joseph B. Bass - Real Estate Law
- Jessica Elliott - Real Estate Law
- B. Zachary Taylor - Real Estate Law
- Sandra M. Clark - Tax & Estate Planning
- Steve T. Byrd - Tax & Estate Planning
- Chris Bobby
- Lawrence D. Graham
- Matthew P. Muntean
North Carolina Super Lawyers
Twenty-three Manning Fulton attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers in 2026, including 17 Super Lawyers and 6 Rising Stars.
2026
Super Lawyers
- Joseph B. Bass - Real Estate
- Stephen T. Byrd - Estate & Probate
- Alison R. Cayton - Real Estate
- William S. Cherry III - Business Litigation
- Sandra Martin Clark - Estate & Probate
- William B. Gwyn Jr. - Business/Corporate
- Deborah L. Hildebran-Bachofen - Estate & Probate
- Thomas I. Lyon - Mergers & Acquisitions
- Barry D. Mann - Real Estate
- Michael T. Medford - Business Litigation
- Kevin A. Prakke - Securities & Corporate Finance
- Douglas J. Short - Real Estate
- William C. Smith, Jr. - Civil Litigation Defense
- Ritchie W. Taylor - Franchise/Dealership
- Jessica B. Vickers - Business Litigation
- Jennifer L. Weaver - Business/Corporate
- Judson A. Welborn - Business Litigation
- J. Patrick Bailey - Real Estate
- Angela C. Baldwin - Estate & Probate
- Chris N. Bobby - Business/Corporate
- Lawrence Graham, Jr. - Civil Litigation Defense
- Matthew P. Muntean - Business/Corporate
- B. Zachary Taylor - Real Estate
Best Law Firms: Metropolitan Tier 1
The firm secured 26 ranked practice areas, with 19 of those achieving the highest Tier 1 status.
2026
Recognized in:
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Business Organizations
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Health Care Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Insurance
- Litigation – Labor & Employment
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Litigation & Controversy – Tax
- Mergers & Acquisitions Law
- Real Estate Law
- Real Estate Litigation
- Tax Law
- Trusts & Estates Law
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