Atty. Chris Baugher
Chris Baugher advises on deals involving payment systems participants and the financial technology industry. In particular, Chris regularly represents payment processors, sophisticated merchants and financial institutions in the following matters: Payment Processors Mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of operating companies, payment technology assets and credit card portfolios.
Mergers And Acquisitions Law Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About Chris Baugher at a Glance
Chris Baugher is a m&a attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, United Kingdom, England, and United Kingdom, Wales. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1998) and Wake Forest University (BA, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Chris Baugher
Chris Baugher advises on deals involving payment systems participants and the financial technology industry. In particular, Chris regularly represents payment processors, sophisticated merchants and financial institutions in the following matters:
Payment Processors
- Mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of operating companies, payment technology assets and credit card portfolios.
- International expansion initiatives, joint ventures and strategic alliances in the U.S., Europe and Asia.
- Co-branded credit card programs, private label card alliances, payment network agreements and card acceptance agreements.
- Credit card data security matters and data breach response.
- Merchant services alliances, card processing arrangements and new payment technology M&A.
- Payments regulatory matters.
Merchants
Financial Institutions
Chris is dual-qualified as a Georgia attorney and a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales. He previously served as the dedicated on-site legal counsel in Dublin, Ireland, for a client that is one of the leading merchant acquirers in Europe. He has also spent a significant amount of time based in Brussels, Belgium, assisting clients in the financial technology industry with cross-border transactions and matters related to credit card network membership and compliance.
He has been recognized as a member of “Georgia’s Legal Elite” by Georgia Trend magazine and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Atlanta
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Chris Baugher
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Chris Baugher's practice in the field of m&a.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, United Kingdom, England, and United Kingdom, Wales, Chris Baugher can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused M&A Practice
Concentrating on m&a means Chris Baugher's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Chris Baugher attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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