Michael G. Mike Parisi

Michael G. Mike Parisi

Commercial Finance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Atlanta, Georgia
17+ years experience
Alston & Bird LLP
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One Atlantic Center, 1201 West Peachtree Street, Suite 4900, Atlanta, GA 30309-3424
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Bio

Mike Parisi leads private credit and bank lenders through cash flow and asset-based lending transactions, including sponsor-backed leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings. Clients value Mike’s ability to navigate intricate finance transactions and his recognition of commercial dynamics.Mike is chair of Alston & Bird’s Corporate Debt Finance Team. He leads private credit lenders, bank lenders, corporate borrowers, and private equity sponsors in structuring, negotiating, and documenting a variety of asset-based and cash-flow lending transactions, including leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings. Mike has extensive experience in acquisition financing, cross-border financing, unitranche financings, intercreditor and interlender issues, debt restructurings, and secured creditor and bankruptcy rights. His experience extends across a wide range of industries, including software, technology, health care, restaurants and other franchised business models, marine services, retail and consumer products, metals and mining, and manufacturing.Mike regularly publishes or contributes to articles in Practical Law, and he is a frequent speaker on Debtwire podcasts. Mike Parisi leads private credit and bank lenders through cash flow and asset-based lending transactions, including sponsor-backed leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings. Clients value Mike’s ability to navigate intricate finance transactions and his recognition of commercial dynamics.Mike is chair of Alston & Bird’s Corporate Debt Finance Team. He leads private credit lenders, bank lenders, corporate borrowers, and private equity sponsors in structuring, negotiating, and documenting a variety of asset-based and cash-flow lending transactions, including leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings. Mike has extensive experience in acquisition financing, cross-border financing, unitranche financings, intercreditor and interlender issues, debt restructurings, and secured creditor and bankruptcy rights. His experience extends across a wide range of industries, including software, technology, health care, restaurants and other franchised business models, marine services, retail and consumer products, metals and mining, and manufacturing.Mike regularly publishes or contributes to articles in Practical Law, and he is a frequent speaker on Debtwire podcasts. Mike Parisi leads private credit and bank lenders through cash flow and asset-based lending transactions, including sponsor-backed leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings. Clients value Mike’s ability to navigate intricate finance transactions and his recognition of commercial dynamics. His experience extends across a wide range of industries, including software, technology, health care, restaurants and other franchised business models, marine services, retail and consumer products, metals and mining, and manufacturing. Mike regularly publishes or contributes to articles in Practical Law, and he is a frequent speaker on Debtwire podcasts.

Practice Areas

Commercial Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Commercial Finance Law, Atlanta (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Atlanta (2025)
  • Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
  • Recognized: Commercial Finance Law
  • Recognized: Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Practice Area: Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Special Focus: COVID-19

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

Education

  • Emory University, J.D., graduated 2008

Reviews

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Sandra Ramirez

2 months ago

Exceptional Counsel for a Complex Acquisition Financing

Our company recently engaged in a multi-state acquisition that required a sophisticated, sponsor-backed financing structure. The complexity of the cash flow and asset-based lending components was daunting. We were referred to Mike Parisi at Alston & Bird, and it was the best decision we could have made. From our first meeting, Mike’s deep command of commercial finance law was evident. He didn't just process the transaction; he strategically guided our lender group through every nuance, anticipating issues in the credit agreement and UCC filings that others might have missed. His 17 years of experience, particularly in the Atlanta market, meant he had practical solutions for every hurdle. The deal closed on an aggressive timeline, and his calm, steady leadership was instrumental. It’s clear why he’s recognized as a leader in Banking and Finance Law—his expertise is not just theoretical but relentlessly practical. Mike is more than a brilliant attorney; he’s a trusted advisor who invests fully in his clients' success. For any complex commercial transaction, especially in the private credit space, I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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