Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Corporate Transactions

Partner - Corporate and Finance Transactions

Financial Institutions Sector Leader (US)

Paul Donohue concentrates his practice on advising financial institutions in connection with various financing transactions, including structured finance (CRE), securitizations and restructurings.  For over 30 years he has advised a wide range of financial institutions on complex issues in the financial services sector, including during the financial crisis and COVID.  He also regularly represents commercial real estate loan servicers with respect to securitizations, loan administration, and restructuring matters and serves as a relationship leader for several of the Firm’s major bank clients.  Prior to relocating to Charlotte, NC, Paul practiced in New York at several major law firms.

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT & HONORS Chambers USA (2022-2023) The Best Lawyers in America (2010-2023) AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ (2002-2020) University of North Carolina Center for Banking and Finance - Board of Trustees Western NC US Lacrosse Chapter – Board of Trustees PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Mortgage Bankers Association LSTA