Oscar L. Thomas
Counsel
Memphis
(901) 543-5724
othomas@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/thomas-oscar-l/
Oscar Thomas has more than 20 years of experience guiding companies at varying stages within the business life cycle, from start-ups to publicly traded companies. He provides advice related to complex transactions, including M&A deals, equity and debt offerings, joint ventures and strategic alliances, and intellectual property licensing. In his previous eight-year role as Vice President, Business Affairs of a medical device manufacturer, he closed numerous financings and he oversaw the process to take the company public in 2012. Drawing from his diverse in-house experience, Oscar provides clients with a holistic perspective on the broad spectrum of business and legal issues essential to their business.
Oscar works with senior management and boards of directors of companies in a range of industries, including medical device, biotech, technology, REIT and financial services.
His practice includes:
- Mergers & Acquisitions – Representing public and private companies in various types of business combination transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and dispositions.
- Private Equity & Corporate Finance – Advising companies in connection with their capital raising activities, including both private and public debt and equity offerings; representing private equity and venture capital funds with fund formation and portfolio investments.
- SEC Reporting – Advising public companies on securities law compliance and reporting obligations, as well as advising on governance issues.
- Commercial Transactions – Advising clients on joint ventures and other complex commercial and licensing transactions.
Memberships
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
American Bar Association
Memphis Bar Association
American Health Law Association (AHLA)