Thompson & Knight attorneys represent financial institutions of all descriptions, as well as corporate and individual shareholders, in forming, operating, acquiring, expanding, and liquidating banks, thrifts, trust companies, insurance companies, holding companies, and other financial institutions throughout the United States and around the world.

We serve as outside, general, and special counsel to financial institutions of all sizes, consulting with prospective purchasers of sound, troubled, failing, and failed financial institutions. We provide legal services relating to all aspects of their operation and regulation.

Our attorneys work directly with the boards of directors, management, in-house legal departments, and local counsel of financial institutions. Frequently we collaborate with a financial institution's independent accountants, investment bankers, and management consultants, and augment regular legal counsel as needed.

Thompson & Knight has the experience and credibility to work effectively with state and federal regulators on our clients' day-to-day matters as well as on acquisitions and expansions. Our government relations and public policy attorneys assist financial institution clients through extensive lobbying on legislation and policy initiatives.