
Corporate/M&A
USA Guide 2026 : Colorado
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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.
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Work Highlights
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Holland & Hart LLP represented Digible in the leveraged stock buyout of one of its founders.
Strengths
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The firm has excellent client response time, practical advice when dealing with difficult personalities and the ability to present and explain solutions clearly.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAHolland & Hart's responsiveness is one of their best qualities. The team is often available at a moments notice to triage any given situation which allows us to be confident that our deals move forward promptly.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAHolland & Hart is excellent at understanding the business side of issues. Other lawyers read me legal points, Holland & Hart goes the extra step to put themselves in my shoes and counsel accordingly.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAThe team is highly dedicated, responsive and accountable. They are available at any time and show the highest level of commitment and accountability.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Eminent Practitioners 
Eminent Practitioners 
Christopher Balch
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. Eminent Practitioners 
Eminent Practitioners 
Lucy Schlauch Stark
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. Band 3 
Band 3 
James M Crowe
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 lawyer and partner. His thinking helped us avoid a few potential mistakes and he is very responsive to our needs.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAJames knows exactly what he is doing and he always delivers.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Nate Davis
Nate Davis is an up-and-coming partner with significant experience assisting on a wide range of business transactions. Nate is really solid in communication and updates. He's very timely in looping the right specialists and he's diligent on deals.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Paige Coriden
Paige Coriden is an up-and-coming partner in the team who assists clients with the full spectrum of deals.
Paige is a very smart, accountable and responsive lawyer. She provides us with great piece of mind.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAPaige has grown into an incredibly strong attorney and is excellent at what she does. Her attention to detail is unmatched and her work ethic is amazing.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAPaige is a creative problem solver who is able to offer multiple solutions to resolve an issue. She has taken the time to develop a sophisticated understanding of our business.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSAPaige is very skilled and knowledgeable.
Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Holland & Hart LLP (5)
Members
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James M Crowe
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Nate Davis
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Lucy Schlauch Stark
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Christopher Balch
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Paige Coriden
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