Felix R. Dowsley, III
Felix Dowsley focuses his practice on structuring complex debt transactions. In over 30 years of practice, Felix has developed deep knowledge of the debt market and understands what is “market” for deal terms from both the lender and borrower perspective. In the last three years alone, he has negotiated over $5 billion in debt transactions for public companies, regional and national lenders, and large corporate and middle market borrowers.
Felix’s practice spans many industries, including real estate investment trusts (REITs), healthcare, energy, hospitality, professional sports, government contracting, manufacturing, logistics, wholesale/retail and restaurants. His practice involves:
- Debt Finance – Representing borrowers (both public and privately held) as well as banks and other financial institutions in secured and unsecured syndicated loan facilities, first and second lien facilities, and subordinated and mezzanine financings.
- Private Equity Finance – Addressing the unique needs of both private equity sponsors and lenders in the financing of portfolio companies, primarily in the middle-market space.
- Work-outs and Restructurings – Representing borrowers and lenders in work-outs and restructurings of troubled credit facilities.
Felix is known for his practical and goal-oriented approach to helping clients navigate an ever-changing and increasingly competitive business environment.
Memberships
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Representative Experience
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Representation of J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: JAX), owner and operator of J. Alexander’s Restaurant, Redlands Grill, Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill and selected other restaurants, in its $220 million all cash sale to SPB Hospitality LLC, a leading operator and franchisor of full-service dining restaurants.
Since J. Alexander’s first opened in 1991, Bass, Berry & Sims has served as primary corporate and securities counsel to the company for more than 30 years. Additional details about the transaction can be found in the official news release.
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Representation of Healthcare Bluebook in its acquisition of the Quality division of Quantros, Inc., a leading provider of quality analytics software for healthcare providers and payors. Healthcare Bluebook uses industry-leading objective quality and price data and claims-driven ROI reporting to deliver healthcare value insights to consumers, employers, and healthcare providers and payors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of Forcura, LLC, a healthcare technology that facilitates continuity of care, in its sale to Accel-KKR, a Silicon Valley-based technology-focused private equity firm
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TT Capital Partners, NovaQuest Capital Management, and Frist Cressey Ventures Invests in InformedDNARead More
Representation of TT Capital Partners (TTCP), NovaQuest Capital Management (NovaQuest) and Frist Cressey Ventures in its recapitalization and growth equity investment in InformedDNA, the nation’s largest provider of genetic services
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Represented TVV Capital portfolio company Big 3 Precision Products, Inc., a maker of turnkey packaging solutions, in its sale to The Eastern Company (Nasdaq: EML), a publicly traded diversified manufacturer, for $81.7 million
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Represented of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) in various refinancing transactions in September and October 2019, which successfully refinanced almost $2 billion in indebtedness
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Represented Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. in connection with the refinancing of its Gaylord Rockies joint venture’s existing construction and mezzanine loans relating to the new Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado
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We represented Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) in its investment in Denver-based Punch Bowl Social, an award-wining experiential food and beverage concept.
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Represented Pace Payment Systems, Inc. in its sale to i3 Verticals, Inc. for $52.7 million
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Represented Engility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EGL) in its $1.3 billion debt refinancing
Media Mentions & Firm News
Accolades
Chambers USA — Banking & Finance (2010-2021); Real Estate (2003-2010)
Best Lawyers® — Nashville Project Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2021, 2018); Nashville Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2020); Nashville Commercial Transactions/UCC Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2017, 2014); Nashville Securitization and Structured Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2014); Nashville Commercial Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2013)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Finance Law; Commercial Transactions/UCC Law; Project Finance Law; Public Finance Law; Real Estate Law; Securitization and Structured Finance Law (2003-2022)
Lawdragon 3000 Leading Lawyers in America
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2006-2010, 2014-2021)
Nashville Business Journal “Best of the Bar” (2011-2012)
Nashville Post “Nashville’s 101 Top Lawyers” (2011)
Nashville Post “In Charge” (2012-2013)
Tennessee Law Review — Member (1983-1984)
Education
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University of Tennessee College of Law - J.D., 1984
Order of the Coif
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University of Tennessee - B.S., 1981
Admissions
- Tennessee, 1984
Chambers USA
"Felix Dowsley is a longstanding presence in Tennessee and continues to advise on a variety of significant financings. He handles a consistent stream of work from both borrowers and lenders, with his deal list featuring mandates on behalf of REITs as well as financings relating to private equity investments. 'Felix Dowsley has earned our full trust due to his consistent responsiveness and thoroughness. He is truly a professional advocate in every sense of the word.'"
From Chambers USA 2021