Bio

Mark Hughes has extensive experience across a variety of industries. He advises clients in most general business areas and has particular expertise in mergers & acquisitions and capital-raising transactions. Until 2003, Mark was a partner in the corporate and securities section of Thompson & Knight, LLP. He began his career as a tax professional in the international tax/mergers & acquisitions section of Arthur Andersen, LLP. His practice consists of an equal mix of transactions (mergers/acquisitions, capital-raising transactions, etc.) and general day to day legal advice, including contract negotiation, employment issues and commercial transaction advice and counseling. In addition, Mark has advised C-level executives of multiple Fortune 500 companies and multiple private equity/venture backed companies with regard to their executive compensation arrangements and/or exit negotiations. Mark acts as outside general counsel to several clients in industries such as energy, technology, industrial services, retail and food service.