Law360 | 3 Firms Lead as BancorpSouth, Cadence Form $6B Bank

Alston & Bird client BancorpSouth Bank has announced a definitive agreement to combine with Cadence Bancorporation, the parent company of Cadence Bank, N.A., in an all-stock deal that will create a combined company with a market value of $6 billion.

Alston & Bird is noted for representing BancorpSouth Bank in its planned merger with Cadence Bancorporation for $2.8 billion.