Paul S. Donohue
Paul S. Donohue
Paul S. Donohue
Partner and Financial Institutions Sector Leader (US)
Biography
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
- The Best Lawyers in America (2010-2025)
- Chambers USA (2022-2023)
- 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
Admissions
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North Carolina, 1998
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New York, 1991
Education
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St. John's University, J.D., with honors, 1990
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College of the Holy Cross, B.A., 1987
Related Practice Areas
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Structured Finance
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Oil, Gas and LNG
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Real Estate
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Commercial Real Estate
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Servicing
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Financial Institutions
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Finance
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Debt Capital Markets
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Funds Finance
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Bank Transactions & Strategy
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Bank Regulatory Compliance, Operational Support & New Products
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