Jackson Walker represented Syntrio Solutions, LLC, a premier provider of fiber-to-the-home internet services, in obtaining a $60 million senior debt facility to expand its fiber network to new markets in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.

“We were thrilled to represent Syntrio Solutions in securing this substantial investment, which will accelerate its ability to provide high-speed internet access to underserved communities,” said James McDonough, who led the Jackson Walker team including Alicia Vesely and Gabrielle Girling. “Our team worked closely with the company’s management to structure a deal that aligned with their strategic goals and met the lender’s requirements. We are proud to have played a role in facilitating this important growth initiative.”

Third Coast Bank acted as Agent and Bank Street Group, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to Syntrio in the transaction.

Syntrio CEO Kirk Petty stated in the news release, “We are grateful for Third Coast Bank’s trust in our vision. This funding will empower us to implement our plans and create a tangible impact on individuals and businesses. We look forward to a successful collaboration and the positive impact it will bring.”

To learn more about the transaction, view the news release.

Meet Our Team

James M. “Jimmy” McDonough counsels clients on a broad range of projects involving corporate finance, commercial real estate and mortgage lending, including traditional bank commercial loans, publicly and privately placed debt offerings and syndicated commercial loans; municipal bond transactions; and securitization of financial assets. He has been instrumental to some of Jackson Walker’s largest merger and acquisition deals like Whataburger and Acelity, as well as assisted Grupo Cuprum with a $280 million syndicated loan in 2023. Jimmy is board certified in Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Alicia Vesely focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, corporate governance matters, and general corporate law. She represents buyers and sellers in private M&A transactions and investors in debt and equity offerings.

Gabrielle “Gigi” Girling represents commercial banks, private equity firms, corporate borrowers, and other financial institutions in a variety of commercial lending transactions. She has experience handling syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, subscription lines of credit, NAV credit facilities, reserve-based loans, and asset-based loans.

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Since Jackson Walker’s founding in 1887, our attorneys have represented some of the most influential companies and business leaders in the world. Today, we remain firmly rooted in Texas while serving clients around the globe. With more than 500 attorneys across six offices, we are the largest Texas firm and have been recognized by Law360 as a “Texas Powerhouse” and an “elite law firm” that regularly provides counsel to industry-leading clients on highly complex transactions ranging from millions to billions. To explore the Firm’s experience in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other strategic alliances, visit the Corporate & Securities practice page.