DENVER (April 16, 2008) — Nathaniel (Nate) Ford, a partner in the corporate practice of the Faegre & Benson LLP Denver office, was recently appointed head of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions practice in Colorado.
Blair Lockwood, head of the firm’s corporate practice in Colorado, commented, “Nate has emerged as a leading M&A lawyer in the firm and the Colorado legal community, and his appointment as head of our Colorado mergers and acquisitions practice recognizes his talent and leadership in this key area. We look forward to working with Nate to grow this practice by leveraging our exceptional team and building upon our recent successes.”
A nationally recognized legal adviser in the area of mergers and acquisitions, Faegre & Benson represents strategic and financial buyers, sellers, investment bankers and lenders in connection with a variety of domestic and cross-border transactions. The firm’s M&A clients range from middle-market private equity sponsors to large multinational public corporations.
Ford commented, “The mergers and acquisitions team at Faegre & Benson is an experienced and talented group of lawyers who work closely with clients to provide strategic advice focused on their unique needs. I am excited about the opportunity to play a leadership role on this team as we help our clients reach their business goals through M&A transactions in the Rocky Mountain region and across the globe.”