O. Paul Corley Jr.
Practice Description
O. Paul Corley, Jr.'s practice focuses on mergers, acquisitions, and financings involving financial institutions; insurance product structuring and financing; financial institution regulation; business acquisitions and mergers; and venture capital financing. His expertise includes assisting international entities, particularly banking organizations and insurance companies, with their U.S. and Texas operations.
He has experience in representation of financial institutions before federal and state regulatory agencies, including the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of Thrift Supervision, Texas Department of Banking, Texas Savings and Loan Department, and Texas Department of Insurance.
Representations
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Represented a bank holding company in connection with acquisition of another bank
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Represented an organizing group in connection with a new bank charter
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Represented an investor in connection with establishing and licensing a Texas life settlement company
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Represented an insurance arranger in connection with a series of specialized financing transactions
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Advised an out-of-state financial institution in connection with establishment of Texas operations
Distinctions/Honors
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The Best Lawyers in America® by Woodward/White Inc. (Banking); 1995-present
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Texas Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters (Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities & Corporate Finance); 2003, 2004
Press Releases/In the News
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"Investment banks branch out only so far," The Dallas Morning News; December 01, 2008
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"Thompson & Knight Named One Of The 'Best Places to Work'," The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel; July 10, 2008
Presentations/Publications
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"Legislative and Regulatory Update: The Latest in Tax and Financial Reform," Webinar, Dallas, July 29, 2010
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Client Alert: Rescue Plan Becomes Law, October 06, 2008
Activities
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Member, Texas Association of Bank Counsel; Director, 1992-1995; President, 1998-1999
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Member, College of the State Bar of Texas