Thomas L. Tom Mitchell
Banking and Finance Law
Banking and Finance Law
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Tom Mitchell has served as Managing Partner and Chair of the Management Committee since 2018 and is a nationally recognized finance lawyer with over 30 years of experience representing financial institutions.Tom serves in multiple leadership positions at the firm, including as Managing Partner, Chair of the Management Committee, and Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. He is also an active member of the firm’s Inclusion & Belonging Committee. Tom served previously as head of the firm’s Financial Services Group helping grow the practice to over 100 lawyers. Tom has spent his entire career at Moore & Van Allen, beginning as a summer associate.He is a seasoned finance lawyer with extensive experience representing financial institutions in syndicated credit facilities in a wide variety of industries, with a focus on acquisition and leveraged finance. He has been consistently recognized as a leading banking and finance lawyer in Chambers USA, IFLR 1000 and Best Lawyers in America. Chambers USA describes Tom as a “go-to attorney for major financial institutions” and states that peers “think very highly of him.”Tom is actively involved in the community. He serves on the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council and co-chairs its Community Engagement Team. He also serves on the board of directors and executive committee of Charlotte Center City Partners and is a member of Johnson C. Smith University’s Board of Trustees. Tom Mitchell has served as Managing Partner and Chair of the Management Committee since 2018 and is a nationally recognized finance lawyer with over 30 years of experience representing financial institutions. Tom serves in multiple leadership positions at the firm, including as Managing Partner, Chair of the Management Committee, and Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. He is also an active member of the firm’s Inclusion & Belonging Committee. Tom served previously as head of the firm’s Financial Services Group helping grow the practice to over 100 lawyers. Tom has spent his entire career at Moore & Van Allen, beginning as a summer associate. He is a seasoned finance lawyer with extensive experience representing financial institutions in syndicated credit facilities in a wide variety of industries, with a focus on acquisition and leveraged finance. He has been consistently recognized as a leading banking and finance lawyer in Chambers USA, IFLR 1000 and Best Lawyers in America. Chambers USA describes Tom as a “go-to attorney for major financial institutions” and states that peers “think very highly of him.” Tom is actively involved in the community. He serves on the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council and co-chairs its Community Engagement Team. He also serves on the board of directors and executive committee of Charlotte Center City Partners and is a member of Johnson C. Smith University’s Board of Trustees.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Paul Stewart
We engaged Tom Mitchell at Moore & Van Allen to advise on a complex syndicated loan facility for our regional bank. His deep knowledge of banking and finance law, honed over three decades, was immediately apparent. He navigated intricate regulatory requirements and drafted air-tight documentation that protected our interests while facilitating the deal. It's no surprise he's been recognized multiple times as Lawyer of the Year in Charlotte for this practice area. His strategic insight, reflecting his leadership role within the firm, was invaluable. The one area for improvement was occasional delays in email responses during the initial due diligence phase, likely due to his demanding schedule as Managing Partner. However, when we connected directly, his attention was complete and his guidance was precise. For high-stakes financial transactions, Tom's experience is a tremendous asset.