- Represented the agent in a $250 million acquisition financing for a software company.
- Represented the agent in a $140 million acquisition financing for a software company.
- Represented the agent in a $135 million recapitalization for a software company.
- Represented the agent in a $55 million acquisition financing for a software company.
- Represented the agent in a $92 acquisition financing for a software company.
- Represented the agent in a $230 million acquisition financing for a software company.
- Represented the agent in a $200 million financing for a software company.
- Represented the agent in a $75 million financing for a software company.
- Represented the agent in a $45 million acquisition financing for a software company.
- Represented the agent in a $127 million take-private acquisition financing for a national restaurant chain.
Partner,
- Phone: +1 404 881 7586
- Email: chris.underwood@alston.com
Agents and lenders rely on Chris to guide them through their complex secured lending transactions.
- Represented the agent in a $180 million take-private acquisition financing for a national restaurant chain.
- Represented the agent in a $225 million debt restructuring for national restaurant chain.
- Represented the agent in a $130 million financing for a quick-service restaurant chain.
- Represented the agent in a $110 million financing for a franchisee of a national restaurant chain.
- Represented the agent in a $96 million financing for a franchisee of a national fitness club chain.
- Represented the agent in a $38 million growth financing for a new restaurant concept.
- Represented the agent in a $28 million acquisition financing of a new restaurant concept.
- Represented the agent in a $67 million debt restructuring for a restaurant and entertainment chain.
- Represented the agent in a $30 million debt restructuring of a regional restaurant chain.
- Represented the agent in a $105 million recapitalization of a manufacturing company.
- Represented the agent in a $65 million debt restructuring for a manufacturing company.
- Represented the agent in an $85 million preferred equity investment and acquisition financing to a propane and petroleum products distributor.
- Represented the agent in a $97 million financing to a financial services education and exam preparation company.
- Represented the agent in a $52 million financing to an online teacher certification company.
- Represented the agent in a $31 million growth financing for an outdoor advertising company.
- Represented the agent in a $88 million recapitalization for a security alarm company.
- Represented the agent in a $15 million second lien acquisition financing in the alarm security industry.
- Represented the agent in a $18.5 million Chapter 11 Debtor-in-Possession financing.
Chris Underwood represents private credit funds, asset management firms and commercial banks as agents and lenders in middle market cash-flow and asset-based credit facilities. He focuses his practice on complex domestic and international leveraged acquisitions, recapitalizations, restructurings, and growth and expansion credit facilities across a variety of industries, including technology, health care, franchise, restaurant, retail, security alarm, and manufacturing.
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In the News January 4, 2024Daily Report | Alston and Kilpatrick Keep Up Atlanta-Heavy Partner PromotionsNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.In the News January 4, 2024Daily Report | Alston and Kilpatrick Keep Up Atlanta-Heavy Partner PromotionsNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.
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In the News January 4, 2024Law360 | Litigators Dominate in Alston & Bird’s 27-Partner ClassNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.In the News January 4, 2024Law360 | Litigators Dominate in Alston & Bird’s 27-Partner ClassNewly elected partners Robert Ardern, Elizabeth Buckel, Michael Deane, Chad Fights, Tim Fitzmaurice, Anna French, Meredith Gage, John Gerl, Kerri-Ann Griggs, William Hao, Andrew Hatchett, Sam Jockel, Jacob Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Lawson, Andrew Liebler, Antone Little, Bhanu Mathur, Tyler Pate, Alan Pryor, Courtney Quirós, Daniel Rowe, Joanna Schorr, Chris Underwood, Emily Welch, and Seaira Wolf are mentioned.
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Press Release January 3, 2024Alston & Bird Elects 27 New PartnersAlston & Bird announces the election of 27 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The new partners span six offices and 11 practice groups.Press Release January 3, 2024Alston & Bird Elects 27 New PartnersAlston & Bird announces the election of 27 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The new partners span six offices and 11 practice groups.
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Webinar November 14, 2023Corporate Debt CLE: Negative Covenants – Practical ApplicationPlease join us for a Corporate Debt Team training, led by Deyvid Madzharov and Chris Underwood.Webinar November 14, 2023Corporate Debt CLE: Negative Covenants – Practical ApplicationPlease join us for a Corporate Debt Team training, led by Deyvid Madzharov and Chris Underwood.
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Webinar September 27, 2023Corporate Debt CLE: Negative CovenantsPlease join us for a Corporate Debt training, led by Deyvid Madzharov and Chris Underwood.Webinar September 27, 2023Corporate Debt CLE: Negative CovenantsPlease join us for a Corporate Debt training, led by Deyvid Madzharov and Chris Underwood.
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Press Release May 18, 2023Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. Closes on $500 Million Institutional Term Loan FacilityAlston & Bird represented Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. (GMS), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, on the recent closing of a $500 million institutional term loan facility. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. acts as the administrative agent and collateral agent.Press Release May 18, 2023Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. Closes on $500 Million Institutional Term Loan FacilityAlston & Bird represented Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. (GMS), a leading North American specialty building products distributor, on the recent closing of a $500 million institutional term loan facility. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. acts as the administrative agent and collateral agent.
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Press Release October 6, 2022Terra Property Trust Closes Merger with Terra Income Fund 6Alston & Bird acted as counsel to the special committee of Terra Property Trust in closing its merger with Terra Income Fund 6, pursuant to which Terra Property Trust has acquired Terra Income Fund 6 in a combination valued at approximately $350 million. The combined company will continue to operate under the name Terra Property Trust Inc. and will remain headquartered in New York City.Press Release October 6, 2022Terra Property Trust Closes Merger with Terra Income Fund 6Alston & Bird acted as counsel to the special committee of Terra Property Trust in closing its merger with Terra Income Fund 6, pursuant to which Terra Property Trust has acquired Terra Income Fund 6 in a combination valued at approximately $350 million. The combined company will continue to operate under the name Terra Property Trust Inc. and will remain headquartered in New York City.
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Press Release October 7, 2021Alston & Bird Advises Synovus Bank in SPB Hospitality’s Acquisition of J Alexander’s HoldingsAlston & Bird advised Synovus Bank, as administrative agent and a lender, in financing SPB Hospitality’s acquisition of J Alexander’s Holdings, the parent company of J Alexander’s Restaurant and other brands. Upon closing, each share of J. Alexander’s common stock was converted into the right to receive $14.00 in cash per share, which equates to an equity value of approximately $220 million.Press Release October 7, 2021Alston & Bird Advises Synovus Bank in SPB Hospitality’s Acquisition of J Alexander’s HoldingsAlston & Bird advised Synovus Bank, as administrative agent and a lender, in financing SPB Hospitality’s acquisition of J Alexander’s Holdings, the parent company of J Alexander’s Restaurant and other brands. Upon closing, each share of J. Alexander’s common stock was converted into the right to receive $14.00 in cash per share, which equates to an equity value of approximately $220 million.
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Press Release August 4, 2021Alston & Bird Represents Sole Source Capital on the Financing of Its Acquisition of I.D. ImagesAlston & Bird client Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, has acquired I.D. Images, a premier provider of product identification solutions offering one of the most comprehensive selections of labels in the industry.Press Release August 4, 2021Alston & Bird Represents Sole Source Capital on the Financing of Its Acquisition of I.D. ImagesAlston & Bird client Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, has acquired I.D. Images, a premier provider of product identification solutions offering one of the most comprehensive selections of labels in the industry.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Education
- Mercer University (J.D., 2012)
- University of Georgia (A.B., 2006)
Memberships
- St. Anne’s Terrace, Inc., board of directors (2013-2022)
- State Bar of Georgia
- Atlanta Bar Association