Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for over 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $4 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives. His public finance experience encompasses a broad spectrum of financings, including traditional government financing and conduit financing for charitable institutions, low-income housing and manufacturing facilities. As a result, Mark has had the opportunity to work on many of Tennessee’s largest bond financings, including public projects such as convention centers, stadiums and arenas; hospital system financings; and public utility system financings.
G. Mark Mamantov
Member
Knoxville
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G. Mark Mamantov
Member
Knoxville
mmamantov@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/mamantov-g-mark/
Memberships
National Association of Bond Lawyers — Member
American College of Bond Counsel — Fellow
Leadership Tennessee — Signature Program Class IX (2022-2023)
Mark Mamantov has developed one of the leading financing and real estate practices in Tennessee, with a special emphasis in public finance. Having practiced in the public finance area for over 30 years, Mark has served as bond counsel for more than $4 billion of debt issues and has built a reputation nationally for his experience in tax-exempt finance and economic incentives. His public finance experience encompasses a broad spectrum of financings, including traditional government financing and conduit financing for charitable institutions, low-income housing and manufacturing facilities. As a result, Mark has had the opportunity to work on many of Tennessee’s largest bond financings, including public projects such as convention centers, stadiums and arenas; hospital system financings; and public utility system financings.
Memberships
National Association of Bond Lawyers — Member
American College of Bond Counsel — Fellow
Leadership Tennessee — Signature Program Class IX (2022-2023)
Representative Experience
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Represented the City of Knoxville and Knox County and served as bond counsel to The Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee in connection with the development, lease and financing of a new multi-use stadium for the Tennessee Smokies, a AA affiliate of the Cubs, One Knox, a USL1 soccer team and other public events
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During 2022, we assisted housing authorities with the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion of approximately 500 affordable housing units. These...
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Counseled Men of Valor in its new partnership with 4th Purpose Foundation in East Tennessee
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Served as bond counsel to Emerald Academy in connection with a tax exempt bond issue
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We represented Shelby County Schools (SCS) Board in a transaction to secure funding bringing laptop computers to nearly 95,000 students in the District. By providing nearly 95,000+ new devices and WiFi access to students in the District, each student will have the proper materials to participate in online learning this year. Students are scheduled to have a laptop or tablet by November 2020. The investment in students, which was announced on June 16, is historic step for the District in bridging the digital divide and builds upon the ongoing Equity in Action Plan, which aims to ensure all students have the same access to academic supports.
COVID-19 highlighted the lack of internet access and technology for many students and families in Memphis, Tennessee. This deal is part of a broader $37 million plan to enable all students to learn online. The transaction was formed through a lease-purchase agreement with Microsoft and Hewlett Packard. The funding included federal coronavirus relief dollars through the CARES Act Fund, as well as government bonds from Shelby County and the City of Memphis.
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Bond counsel and borrower counsel to Covenant Health in connection with the issuance of over $600 million in taxable and tax-exempt debt to finance and refinance its healthcare facilities in Tennessee
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Attorneys from the firm's Knoxville office are partnering with students from the University of Tennessee College of Law to answer...
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Served as bond counsel to LHP Capital, LLC in three tax exempt financings relating to the rehabilitation of three low-income housing facilities located in Nashville
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Served as bond counsel to Ballad Health for a $950 million bond issue to finance new healthcare facilities and refinance certain existing debt
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Served as bond counsel to the Tri-Cities Airport Authority in connection with its $8.5 million public bond offering
Representative Experience
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Client Type: Government
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Client Type: Pro Bono
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Client Type: Nonprofit, Pro Bono
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Client Type: Nonprofit
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Client Type: Pro Bono
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Client Type: Private Company
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Client Type: Nonprofit
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Client Type: Government
Publications
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June 20, 2023 | Firm Publication
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April 9, 2020 | Firm Publication
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July 28, 2017 | Nashville Business Journal
Past Events
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September 28, 2023 | Murfreesboro, TennesseeTennessee Government Finance Officers Association
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August 10, 2023 | Jackson, TennesseeWest Tennessee Chapter of The National Association of Government Accountants
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September 26, 2022 | Pigeon Forge, TNEast Tennessee Purchasing Association/Tennessee Association of Public Purchasing (ETPA/TAPP) Fall Professional Development Conference
Media Mentions & Firm News
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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May 11, 2023 | Knoxville 10 News Today
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November 11, 2022 | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Publications
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June 20, 2023 | Firm Publication
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April 9, 2020 | Firm Publication
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July 28, 2017 | Nashville Business Journal
Media Mentions & Firm News
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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May 11, 2023 | Knoxville 10 News Today
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November 11, 2022 | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Accolades
Best Lawyers® — Knoxville Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2011)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Project Finance Law; Public Finance Law; Real Estate Law (2003-2024)
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2006-2012, 2018-2019)
Business Tennessee “Top 150 Best Lawyers in Tennessee”
Business Tennessee “Commercial Real Estate Top 101”
Phi Beta Kappa
Virginia Law Review — Articles Editor (1983-1984)
Law Clerk to Hon. Boyce F. Martin, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1984-1985)
Accolades
Best Lawyers® — Knoxville Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2011)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Project Finance Law; Public Finance Law; Real Estate Law (2003-2024)
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2006-2012, 2018-2019)
Business Tennessee “Top 150 Best Lawyers in Tennessee”
Business Tennessee “Commercial Real Estate Top 101”
Phi Beta Kappa
Virginia Law Review — Articles Editor (1983-1984)
Law Clerk to Hon. Boyce F. Martin, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1984-1985)
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University of Virginia School of Law - J.D., 1984
Order of the Coif
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University of Tennessee - B.A., 1981
Education
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University of Virginia School of Law - J.D., 1984
Order of the Coif
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University of Tennessee - B.A., 1981
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Tennessee, 1985
Admissions
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Tennessee, 1985