Attorneys Neil Grayson, Lee Kiser, Benjamin Barnhill, and Mason Gregory represented United Community Banks, Inc., and served as legal counsel in the acquisition of  Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc., including its wholly owned subsidiary, Aquesta Bank. The transaction value is estimated at approximately $131 million, including approximately $12 million for outstanding options and warrants to acquire Aquesta common stock. By acquiring Aquesta, it opens opportunities for United to accelerate its growth and presence. 

Grayson heads the firm's financial institutions corporate and regulatory practice group. Kiser and Barnhill focus on mergers and acquisitions, securities, private equity, and corporate governance matters. Gregory primarily focuses on private equity and investment management.

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