Tom is co-chair of the firm's Finance practice. He has deep experience representing borrowers and lenders in a variety of debt transactions, from asset-based loans to investment bonds. Tom frequently represents borrowers in senior debt financings, typically in leveraged acquisitions either for private equity sponsors or strategic purchasers. He also specializes in liquidity financings for registered and private investment funds.
- Represented Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. in structuring and obtaining $1.45 billion senior secured credit facilities to finance the acquisitions of Diedrich and Van Houtte.
- Represented Kohlberg & Co. in obtaining $314 million of senior secured credit facilities from GE Capital to refinance existing debt and to fund a recent acquisition and shareholder dividend for Centerplate, best known for upscale concession franchises at professional sports arenas and stadiums.
- Represented Genzyme Corporation in their offering of two series of investment grade notes.
- Other 2010 transactions included senior and mezzanine financings for seven middle market leverage buyouts, as well as numerous fund liquidity loans and new and restated senior credit facilities for strategic clients.
Honors & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America (2005-2012)
- Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business (2009-2011)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2005-2011)
Professional & Civic Activities
- Instructor in “Commercial Lending” at Boston University School of Law
- Numerous professional education panels
- Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras
- Handel & Haydn Society
- Belmont Day School
- Law Clerk, Judge Homer Thornberry, United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Education
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JD, University of Texas School of Law, 1979; Vice Grand Chancellor; Texas Law Review
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BA, cum laude, Yale University, 1975
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