Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that Michael G. Keeley, a corporate and regulatory banking lawyer, has joined its Dallas office as a partner.

Keeley comes to Norton Rose Fulbright from Hunton & Williams LLP, where he was a partner. He focuses his practice on banking, corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance.

Linda Addison, US Managing Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, said:

“Mike’s banking background and corporate transactions experience will be an asset to our clients in the financial institutions sector. The legal environment surrounding financial institutions is a complex, evolving one, and Mike’s knowledge will enhance our ability to service our clients.”

Keeley advises clients on private and public securities offerings, financial institutions sales and purchases, bank acquisitions and corporate finance.

Daryl Lansdale, US Head of Business Law, Norton Rose Fulbright, commented:

“Mike’s corporate governance experience will benefit our financial institutions clients by providing guidance on compliance, committee structures and shareholder issues.”

Keeley, whose clients include community banks, multibillion dollar public entities and investment banks, said:

“Norton Rose Fulbright is home to an outstanding group of respected corporate and securities lawyers practicing in the world’s leading financial centers. I look forward to collaborating with them and assisting clients both locally and globally.”

Keeley received his JD from DePaul University College of Law and his BS in finance from Fairfield University. He is admitted to practice in Texas and Illinois.

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