Ryan Albury Hanna
Atlanta,United States
Summary
Attorney with twelve (12) years demonstrated experience in public commercial transactions considering an in-house role. Excellent written and oral communicator with extensive experience in negotiating public works' transactions and advising public bodies on commercial matters.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Attorney
City of Atlanta
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed over fifteen (15) commercial agreements for the Department of Aviation (manager of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport), Finance and Commercial Revenue divisions, including client agreements, hosting agreements, memoranda of understanding, vendor agreements, solicitations, lease agreements
- Advise the Department of Aviation on municipal, state and federal laws for legal and regulatory matters, and to undertake risk assessments and process improvements
- Drafted and reviewed over fifty (50) legislation for approval of the Atlanta City Council on behalf of the Department of Aviation
- Developed contract templates to for federal law compliance
- Manage compliance with City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances (including procurement), state law and federal aviation regulations, guidelines and policies
- Review documents and agreements for public finance transactions
- Liaising with outside counsel on commercial and aviation issues to resolve matters for client
- Provide strategic legal advice to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
Counsel
Office of the Attorney-General
12.2012 - 01.2023
- Negotiated and drafted complex commercial agreements and related documents for more than fifteen (15) government departments/ministries (including service contracts, engagement letters, master service agreements (MSAs), management agreements, concession (tax break) agreements for major tourism developments, requests for proposals, memoranda of understanding, non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts, leases, and utility franchise agreements)
- Represented The Bahamas in financing agreements totaling over $500M, including guarantees and loan agreements (with preparation of legal opinions)
- Provide advice through written legal opinions to fifteen (15) government departments and entities (public stakeholders) connected with the interest of Government of The Bahamas on a variety of commercial matters such as real estate, contracts, finance, procurement, revenue and tax
- Collaborate with and manage external counsel from the United States and the United Kingdom to develop legal strategies for The Bahamas in international transactions
- Undertook company formation of four (4) SPVs for various public-private partnerships between the Government of The Bahamas and private stakeholders and acted as corporate secretary for said SPVs
- Acted as counsel for three (3) cross-portfolio public projects including: Project Sandy Bottom - the acquisition of nine (9) vessels to the fleet of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force and the expansion of their three ports around The Bahamas, Cellular Liberalization Project - the introduction of a second mobile licensee in the Bahamian market and the acquisition by the Government of majority equity in the same (including setting up two domestic companies, and assisting in the negotiation of a shareholder's agreement), Negotiation of the Management Services Agreement for the New Providence Landfill
Spring Intern
Akerman, LLP
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Tracked federal and state policy developments and legal updates (commercial leases and venue contract litigation) on COVID-19 and the vaccine to help Akerman's clients navigate issues that are critical to their most
- Drafted article for clients and practitioners regarding whether contractual obligations were excused under Force Majeure provisions based on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing government regulations
Legal Intern
SmartCommerce
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Analyzed 25-30 contracts with retail brands and advertisers for renegotiation and engagement on an ongoing basis
Education
J.D. - Law
Emory University School of Law
Atlanta, GA, USA05-2022
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales, UK07-2010
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Legal writing and analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Problem-solving
- Client advising
- Communication
- Client Relationship Management
- Legal research
Admissions
Georgia, 2024
New York, 2018
The Bahamas, 2012
Timeline
Senior Attorney
City of Atlanta
01.2023 - Current
Spring Intern
Akerman, LLP
02.2022 - 05.2022
Legal Intern
SmartCommerce
06.2021 - 09.2021
Counsel
Office of the Attorney-General
12.2012 - 01.2023
J.D. - Law
Emory University School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
Cardiff University
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