Clark G. Thompson Jr.

Partner

P 713.221.1477
F 713.221.2116
E clark.thompson@bgllp.com

Assistant

Becky Bowyer
713.223.2300 x3024

Clark Thompson represents and counsels developers, borrowers, sponsors, lenders and facilitators in the acquisition, development, financing and divestiture of large commercial and industrial projects. These range from office, industrial, residential, mixed use and retail real estate projects to various types of power plants, wind farms and other renewable projects, pipelines and terminals, chemical plants and other energy-related facilities. His long history of development work enables him to provide experienced guidance regarding the formation and dissolution of partnerships, joint ventures and other development entities, and with all forms of development, EPC/construction, operation, management, offtake, supply and service agreements. His list of project financings includes sale/leaseback, synthetic lease and other structured and leveraged lease financings, as well as traditional forms of term, construction, mezzanine and permanent financings.

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Large corporate relocations are a particular area of Mr. Thompson’s experience, having been personally involved in leasing transactions totaling in excess of six million square feet over the past few years. He negotiates loan modifications and workouts in situations that involve distressed facilities and non-performing credits. He also represents clients in corporate acquisition and sales, in matters involving Texas water law, and in the operation and finance of municipal utility districts and other semi-governmental agencies.

Mr. Thompson is currently serving for the second time on the firm's management committee, is the head of the firm's business practice area and has previously served as co-chairman of the firm's real estate and projects, energy and finance sections.

Education

J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 1980
B.A., magna cum laude, Washington and Lee University, 1977

Bar Admissions

Texas

Affiliations

Houston Bar Association, Director, 1988-1991, Secretary, 1992, Chairman, 1994, Real Estate Section
Houston Bar Association, Real Estate Section Committee
State Bar of Texas, Admissions Committee, 1986-1990
University of Texas Law School Alumni Association, Board of Directors, 1984-1986
Houston Real Estate Lawyers Council
National Association of Industrial and Office Parks - Houston Chapter, 1988-2002
Urban Land Institute
Planning and Zoning Commission, City of Hunters Creek Village, 1999 -2007
Houston Renewable Energy Network

Noteworthy

Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers, Real Estate, 2005-2011
US Legal 500, Real Estate and Construction, 2007-2010
Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, 2009
Texas Super Lawyers, 2003-2009
Best Lawyers in America, International Trade and Finance Law; Real Estate Law, 2008-2011