Atty. Ian Calhoun

Atty. Ian Calhoun

Ian Calhoun’s experience guiding investment advisory firms, national merchants, banks, and payment technology companies through the course of transactional, regulatory, and governance issues gives him the insight to help his clients find the way forward. A member of Alston & Bird’s Financial Services & Products Group, Ian advises wealth management, investment advisory, and financial services firms, as well as payments and banking clients, on a range of transactional matters, focusing primarily on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and outside corporate counsel.

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Profile Summary

About Ian Calhoun at a glance

Ian Calhoun is a m&a attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2023 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ian Calhoun’s experience guiding investment advisory firms, national merchants, banks, and payment technology companies through the course of transactional, regulatory, and governance issues gives him the insight to help his clients find the way forward
  • A member of Alston & Bird’s Financial Services & Products Group, Ian advises wealth management, investment advisory, and financial services firms, as well as payments and banking clients, on a range of transactional matters, focusing primarily on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and outside corporate counsel

Practice Areas Explained

Ian Calhoun's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian Calhoun handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ian Calhoun

Where is Ian Calhoun's law office located?
Ian Calhoun's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ian Calhoun handle?
Ian Calhoun focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Ian Calhoun go to law school?
Ian Calhoun earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
How can I contact Ian Calhoun for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ian Calhoun received?
Ian Calhoun's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — in America; Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2023 for work in:; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law - 2023; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law - 2022.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 2013

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2023 for work in:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law - 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026

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