Ashton M. Bligh

Ashton Bligh serves as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, underwriter’s counsel, bank’s counsel, trustee’s counsel, borrower’s counsel, and purchaser’s counsel for both publicly and privately offered financings. She works closely with clients to help them navigate complex transactions involving a wide range of sectors, including general government, waste management, healthcare, special districts, water, sewer and electric utilities, and waste to energy projects. This experience includes financings that involve general obligation, tax increment financing, sales tax and revenue pledges. Known for her practical insight and collaborative approach, Ashton helps clients structure deals that meet their goals while addressing regulatory and market considerations. She also represents municipal security credit holders in both new and existing distressed transactions, which include active roles in bankruptcies, foreclosures and consensual restructurings. Her experience representing creditor entities in such transactions (e.g., indenture trustees, bondholders, bond purchasers and credit enhancers) includes advising clients with respect to the purchase of high yield municipal bonds in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, energy (including oil, gas and biofuels), medical and traditional waste systems. With a deep understanding of public finance and a commitment to delivering practical, strategic counsel, Ashton is a trusted partner to clients navigating both everyday and high-stakes transactions. Beyond her legal practice, Ashton is actively involved in her community, volunteering her time with local nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about giving back and helping strengthen the communities where she lives and works.