Thomas W. France

Mr. France helps clients accomplish their objectives in corporate transactions, securities matters, and financial and banking regulatory matters.

He is recognized as one the nation’s leading attorneys for business transactions by Chambers USA and for capital-market transactions by Legal 500 U.S.

Mr. France focuses on:

mergers and acquisitions;
public and private offerings of equity and debt;
franchise transactions;
banking, financial services and securities regulations;
corporate reorganizations; and
structuring and formation of new ventures.


Mr. France’s experience spans a broad range of industries, including technology, banking and financial services, government contracts and hospitality—versatility that enables him to analyze the goals of his clients and provide legal advice that fits their particular needs and goals.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Corporate, 2) Corporate Finance and Securities, 3) Franchise and Distribution, 4) Mergers and Acquisitions, 5) Banking and Financial Services Regulation, 6) Finance, 7) Anti-Money Laundering and 8) Payment Processing and Merchant Services
Law School Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1995)
Education Oregon State University (B.A., 1992)
Bar Member / Association District of Columbia Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association
Most recent firm Venable LLP
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