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Tom Litz

Partner

St. Louis
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Tom is Co-Chair of Thompson Coburn LLP's Corporate Department.

As a Partner in the firm's Corporate and Securities practice, Tom is primary outside counsel to a variety of businesses and institutions, including public and private companies, pension systems and civic organizations.

Tom works with clients in a wide range of corporate and finance transactions and disputes, involving M&A, capital raising, board governance and strategic processes. He has deep expertise in corporate and securities law and investment management.

Tom has spent his entire career with Thompson Coburn, and served on the firm's Management Committee and Executive Committee for many years.

Case Studies

Supporting worldwide growth of Enterprise

Representative Matters

Served as counsel to large strategic investor regarding $1.9 billion enterprise value cross-border "going private" transaction and equity rollover (2018-2019)

Served as counsel to a publicly held advanced materials manufacturer regarding its $584 million cross-border strategic acquisition by a publicly held materials manufacturer (2014).

Served as counsel to a diversified marketing and incentives company regarding numerous acquisitions, divestitures and ownership matters (2000-present).

Served as counsel to a privately owned large metals recycler in connection with several strategic and tuck-in acquisitions (2006-present).

Served as counsel to specialty chemical manufacturers and distributors in connection with sales to private equity-sponsored strategic acquirers (2013-2014).

Served as counsel to a large privately owned company in connection with private-for-life medium term note program.

Served as counsel to Missouri Technology Corporation in connection with various equity and debt financings and programs.

Presentations

"Fiduciary Duties of Pension System Trustees,"
July 2019

"Insider Trading Compliance Training,"
May 2019

News

Thompson Coburn Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024

Chambers USA Recognizes Thompson Coburn Practices for Excellence in 2023 Guide

Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA

Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2021 Chambers USA

Congratulations to our 2021 Best Lawyers ‘Lawyers of the Year’ and ‘Ones to Watch’

Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2020 Chambers USA

Thompson Coburn gives an assist to St. Louis ownership group in successful bid for Major League Soccer team

Congratulations to our 14 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ for 2020

17 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2019 Chambers USA

Congratulations to our 14 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ for 2019

Congratulations to our 14 'Lawyers of the Year' for 2018

23 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA

Thompson Coburn assists with merger of St. Louis Minority Business Council, Regional Chamber

Congratulations to our 8 ‘Lawyers of the Year’

25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA

27 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2014 Chambers USA

19 Thompson Coburn partners named 2013 St. Louis Lawyers of the Year

Thompson Coburn partner Tom Litz receives national honor for client service