Nate Ford focuses his practice on advising private equity sponsors, senior management, and public and private companies in connection with domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, growth equity financings and other complex corporate transactions, including a high volume of leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations in healthcare, software/technology, retail/consumer, and a broad range of other industries. In addition, Nate frequently provides representation to the portfolio companies of his private equity fund clients and represents them in connection with strategic add-on acquisitions and operational execution.
Ranked by Chambers & Best Lawyers
Named “Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America, 2024
Ranked by Chambers USA 16 Years in a Row
Professional Recognition
- Recognized by The Legal 500, M&A Powerlist, 2024
- Listed in 5280 as one of Denver's Top Lawyers, 2015-2019, 2021-2024
- Named The Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" for Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2024
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Venture Capital Law, 2013-2024
- Named a "Colorado Super Lawyer," by Super Lawyers, 2012-2017
- Named a "Colorado Rising Star," by Super Lawyers, 2009-2011
- Ranked in Chambers USA as "America's Leading Lawyer" for Corporate/M&A, 2008-2023
- "Forty Under 40," Denver Business Journal, 2004
Community Involvement
- Marlon Foundation, Executive Officer and Board Member
- ACE Scholarships, Board of Trustees
Related Employment
- Faegre & Benson LLP, Denver, CO, Partner