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Felix R. Dowsley, III

Felix R. Dowsley, III

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Nashville
(615) 742-6228
fdowsley@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/dowsley-felix-r/

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Felix Dowsley focuses his practice on structuring complex debt transactions. In 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 approximately $4.2 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 and includes assisting clients with:

  • Secured and unsecured syndicated loan facilities
  • Subordinated and mezzanine financings
  • Asset-based loans
  • Construction and project financings
  • Work-outs and restructures of credit facilities
  • Sale and leasing of commercial real estate

Felix is known for his practical and goal-oriented approach to helping clients navigate an ever-changing and increasingly competitive business environment. In addition to his commercial finance and real estate work, he also collaborates with the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group on deals that involve complex financing issues.

Memberships

American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA)

Representative Experience

Media Mentions & Firm News

Accolades

Chambers USA — Banking & Finance (2010-2019); Real Estate (2003-2010)

Best Lawyers® — Nashville Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2020); Nashville Project Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2018); 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 (2003-2020)

Lawdragon 3000 Leading Lawyers in America

Mid-South Super Lawyers (2006-2010, 2014-2019)

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)

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Education

  • University of Tennessee College of Law - J.D., 1984

    Order of the Coif

  • University of Tennessee - B.S., 1981

Admissions

  • Tennessee, 1984
Chambers USA

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"Felix Dowsley 'is a very practical lawyer,' according to one client, who adds: 'He really understands our company and our relationship with our banks. He does a wonderful job at getting everything done in a timely and efficient manner.' His significant knowledge covers debt financing and syndicated credit facilities and he regularly acts for private equity firms and mid-market borrowers."

From Chambers USA 2019