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INTRODUCTION

In the early days, our founders developed a reputation for excellence; F.M. Bass, Frank Berry and Cecil Sims were fastidious, intellectually curious and highly sought after. They pioneered our now robust mergers and acquisitions practice by participating in notable transactions such as the Cheek-Neal Coffee Company, known for Maxwell House Coffee, in its sale to Postum in 1928 for $20 million and by representing Fourth and First National Bank in its merger with American National Bank in 1930. A few years later, Cecil Sims initiated one of the firm’s first alternative fee arrangements, which lasted from 1934 until the late 1960’s, with Vanderbilt University’s Chancellor Kirkland.

PRACTICE AREAS

Real Estate & Construction

We understand real estate from all vantage points. Our clients include developers, public and private owners, operators, investors, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders and real estate investment trusts (REITs).

Tax

Our tax attorneys serve businesses of all sizes, as well as individuals, and provide comprehensive counseling regarding all aspects of local, state and federal taxation.

Regulatory & Administrative Proceedings

Our attorneys have extensive experience in high-profile administrative and regulatory matters before federal and state regulatory agencies.

Public Finance

Bass, Berry & Sims has long been a preeminent public finance and economic development law firm in Tennessee with experience that extends across the Southeast.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

“Top-notch firm with an outstanding reputation for its wide-ranging civil litigation expertise.” (from Chambers USA 2019)

Employee Benefits

Our attorneys advise businesses of all sizes from start-up to international Fortune 500 companies on all facets of employee benefits programs. Additionally, our team counsels individual CEOs and boards on a range of executive compensation arrangements.