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Thomas R. "Rhys" James

Partner, Attorney at Williams Mullen

Medium firm (21 to 100 attorneys)Virginia Beach, VA Website 757.473.5304
Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Associationpast conference chair

About

Thomas R. "Rhys" James, partner at Williams Mullen, acts as issuer's counsel on securities offerings. He has worked on public registrations, Regulation A offerings, and private placements of common equity, preferred equity, and debt. He handles REIT offerings and 1031 syndications, including DST and TIC structures. He also represents companies in mergers and acquisitions. He structures equity financings, lines of credit, and other financings for corporate clients. He earned his J.D. from the College of William & Mary School of Law in 2007. He worked with Congress on enactment of the JOBS Act for small and emerging businesses. He worked with the Securities Exchange Commission on adoption of the Title IV rules, Reg A+. The SEC cited his commentary multiple times in the adopting release for Reg A+.

Who is a good fit for Thomas R. "Rhys" James

  • Issuers preparing a Regulation A offering or a private placement of equity or debt.
  • Corporate clients in a merger or an acquisition.

Education and admissions

Education
  • College of William & Mary School of Law, J.D., 2007
  • Washington and Lee University, B.S., 2002
Bar admissions
Virginia

Recognition

  • Virginia Super Lawyers - “Rising Star” (2013-2017)

Specialties

Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation

Deal profile

Typical deal size
Any deal size
Remote work
In-person / regional

Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas R. "Rhys" James advises clients on SEC reporting under the Exchange Act and under Regulation A. He also handles exchange listing, state registration and exemptions, and Investment Company Act compliance.

Thomas R. "Rhys" James is a past conference chair of the Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association. He has spoken or moderated panels on private placements, due diligence, and Regulation A. He has also spoken on best practices and new sponsor dos and don'ts.

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