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Paul J. Hanley, Attorney at Law (Partner at Spencer Fane LLP)Partner
Paul J. Hanley

Paul J. Hanley

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1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80203

Corporate, Corporate Governance, Banking and Financial Services and 12 more

About Paul J. Hanley

Paul J. Hanley is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, banking and financial services and 12 other areas of law. Paul J. received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years. Paul J. practices at Paul J. Hanley, Attorney at Law (Partner at Spencer Fane LLP) in Denver, CO.

Paul J. Hanley (Denver, Colorado)

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Paul J. Hanley got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Corporate Law 1
    • Corporate Governance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Other 13
    • Corporate
    • Banking and Financial Services
    • Securities Regulation and Compliance
    • Commercial Lending
    • Entertainment, Licensing and Copyrights
    • Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations
    • Privately-Held Businesses
    • International
    • Telecommunications
    • Internet Technology/Software
    • Manufacturing
    • Financial
    • Mergers & Acquisitions

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Paul J. Hanley, Attorney at Law (Partner at Spencer Fane LLP)
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    In addition to general corporate matters, representative transactions in recent years include:$14 million sale of specialty insurance agency$2 million secured convertible note purchase from technology company$6 million acquisition through UCC strict foreclosure of a distressed manufacturerlease line of credit financing for automobile dealer structured lease program$10 million sale of telecommunications companylocal counsel for concessionaire in U.S. Highway 36 P3 financingorganization of an operating subsidiary in Puerto Ricorepresentation of preferred stock investor in sale of target company to top tier technology companythe acquisition of solar power facilities in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California,
    Hawaiithe $250 million sale of a Denver-based pharmacy benefit management companyexclusive magazine distribution contract with a national retaileracquisition of a South Korean software developer with establishment of foreign operating subsidiaryan $18 million credit facility for a gasoline transport businessa successful proxy fight involving litigation that resulted in a takeovera $25 million combined term loan
    line of credit facility for a healthcare companyan acquisitive Section 351 transaction of a group of franchise restaurantsprivate debt
    equity capitalization of an environmental cleanup companya $30 million private equity minority recapitalizationan $18 million sale of an online cycling retailer involving synthetic restricted stock unitsan $8 million sale of a Denver-based online fulfillment businesssecured subordinated debt financing of a Colorado real estate developmentUCC strict foreclosure of oil
    gas drilling assetsthe purchase
    subsequent sale of a placer gold mine
    water rightsUCC sale of stock
    membership interests
    defense of priority security interest.
    Transactions
    Recent representative merger and acquisition transactions in which Paul was the lead representation:•$14 million sale of specialty insurance agency•$6 million acquisition through UCC strict foreclosure of a distressed manufacturer•$10 million sale of telecommunications company•representation of preferred stock investor in sale of target company to top tier technology company•the acquisition of nine solar power facilities in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Hawaii•the $250 million sale of a Denver-based pharmacy benefit management company•acquisition of a South Korean software developer with establishment of foreign operating subsidiary•an acquisitive Section 351 transaction of a group of franchise restaurants•an $18 million sale of an online cycling retailer involving synthetic restricted stock units•an $8 million sale of a Denver-based online fulfillment business•the purchase and subsequent sale of an operating placer gold mine and water rights

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, Colorado
    Memberships

    MEMBERSHIPS

    •Director, Sturm Financial Group, Inc., bank holding company for ANB Bank
    Member, Audit Committee, 2013 —
    •Director, Colorado Community Colleges System Foundation, 2008 —
    •National Association of Corporate Directors, 2014 —
    •Director, Cunningham Fire Protection District, 2012 to 2014
    •Colorado Secretary of State Business Advisory Committee Member, 2007 to 2008
    •Director, Board of Education, Cherry Creek School District, 1999 to 2007 (term limited)
    •Chairman, Audit Committee, 2003 to 2007
    •Director, Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District, 2000-present (Chair)
    •Director, Cherry Creek Schools Foundation, 2004-2006
    •Director, Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Rocky Mountain Expeditionary School of Learning, 1999-2002
    •Colorado Bar Association Subcommittee on Revisions to Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code, 1995-1996.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of California Hastings College of the Law
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Colorado at Boulder
    Class of 1980
    B.A.
    Bachelors of Music

Paul J. Hanley

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Wells Fargo Center, 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 2000Denver, CO 80203U.S.A.

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