About

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Successful mergers and acquisitions transactions require creativity, practical knowledge borne of experience, and foresight.


Composed of collaborative, business savvy, client-focused dealmakers, Holland & Hart provides tailored M&A advice at every stage throughout the business lifecycle.


Representing buyers, sellers, private equity funds, venture capitalists, other investors and portfolio companies, we offer 360-degree perspective and excel in middle-market deals. We know how the various players think and how best to negotiate deals and achieve clients’ goals.


We intentionally develop lasting relationships with our clients. As long-term strategic partners, we understand our clients’ business priorities, which makes us swift, agile, and effective in identifying opportunities, managing risks, and positioning our clients for success.


Clients benefit from guidance that goes beyond deal terms. We leverage specialized expertise to address the unique inflection points of your industry that drive business priorities in any transaction. We offer experience working with clients in the technology, food, beverage, and consumer products, energy, and cannabis sectors. We also call on deep subject matter expertise of colleagues in our tax, benefits, employment, and intellectual property practices, among others.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Colorado
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

Holland & Hart LLP provides substantive experience to an array of companies, ranging from startups to multinational corporations. It draws on a deep bench of attorneys, who are adept at securities offerings, underwriting agreements and restructuring. The firm handles both international and domestic deals on behalf of a strong client list in a wide variety of sectors, including companies from the technology, energy, construction and retail industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Hart LLP advised Optiv on its acquisition of ClearShark LLC and ClearShark Services.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Balch
E
Christopher Balch
E
Eminent Practitioners

Christopher Balch focuses on financing and M&A transactions for clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations. He also serves as the firm's chair.

"Chris is one of the stars of the legal industry nationwide."

Lucy Schlauch Stark
E
Lucy Schlauch Stark
E
Eminent Practitioners

Lucy Schlauch Stark remains well regarded for her work in the corporate space. She is noted for handling a variety of capital markets and securities matters, including transactional work and compliance advice. She currently serves as managing partner of Holland & Hart.

"Lucy is an outstanding lawyer."

Christina Groll
3
Christina Groll
3
Band 3

Christina Groll is noted for handling significant deals for clients in a variety of industries, including construction and technology.

James M Crowe
4
James M Crowe
4
Band 4

James Crowe is noted for his expertise in transactions in the technology industry, largely acting in mid-market and strategic acquisitions.

"James is a great M&A attorney who brings a wealth of experience and know how to get through tough issues."

"James has consistently delivered a high-quality work product and brings a multifaceted perspective based on years of experience."

Nate Davis
U
Nate Davis
U
Up and Coming

Nate Davis is an up-and-coming partner with significant experience assisting on a wide range of business transactions.

"Nate is solid all around and very competent when up against opposing counsel."

"He is highly responsive, efficient with his time and puts in the extra effort to be sure he understands the expected outcomes of the project."

Paige Coriden
Paige Coriden
Associates to watch

Paige Coriden is an associate in the team who assists clients with the full spectrum of deals.

Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Hart LLP

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Colorado

Corporate/M&A

Christopher Balch
E
Christopher Balch
E
Eminent Practitioners
Lucy Schlauch Stark
E
Lucy Schlauch Stark
E
Eminent Practitioners
Christina Groll
3
Christina Groll
3
Band 3
James M Crowe
4
James M Crowe
4
Band 4
Nate Davis
U
Nate Davis
U
Up and Coming
Paige Coriden
Paige Coriden
Associates to watch