Linden Law Partners

Linden Law Partners, LLC is honored to be ranked in the 2025 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers.®

We also celebrate Pat Linden for his recognition in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Corporate Law.

Ready to sell your business? 🌟

Trust, expertise, and experience are crucial. Our team of deal professionals excel at achieving client objectives.

Let's navigate your next big move together.

As we gather with friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate Independence Day, we remember the sacrifices that made our freedom possible.

From all of us at Linden Law Partners, we wish you a safe and joyous Fourth of July! Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.

What if you sold your business for $5 million BUT two years post-closing, you’ve received only $3.5 million?

We know selling your business isn’t all about the money. There are lifestyle, legacy, and long-term goals that often drive the decision to sell your business.

💰However, we also know you want to see the $$$ in your bank account post-closing! 💰

Structural deal elements will have a real and significant impact on the actual purchase price a seller will walk away with as well as their rights and obligations post-closing.

Read more about 3 key deal structure elements – click the link in the comments.

With remembrance and gratitude, Linden Law Partners honors all the women and men who have bravely served our country.

To those currently serving, we appreciate your service.

Deciding to hire an investment banker or a business broker is a significant step in the journey of any business owner.

The right one can be instrumental in helping you maximize your exit price.

Click the link in the comments for key considerations when hiring an investment banker or business broker.

What we do is simple.

We help businesses navigate EVERY stage of the business life cycle, from formation to exit.

With personalized attention, clear communication, and a proven track record, the team at Linden Law Partners is dedicated to serving business owners like you.

Contact us to learn how we can help your business:

🔶 START.

🔶 THRIVE.

🔶 EXIT.

It’s National Puppy Day!

One of our clients developed a software company to serve the pet care industry. She sold that business to Kinship, a division of Mars Petcare (yes, as in the candy bar company!) and shared her paws-itively inspiring story in a recent BizMafia episode – find the link to listen in the comments.

We couldn’t resist sharing Paula’s testimonial and paws-itively inspiring story on National Puppy Day and hope you’ll enjoy it!

At Linden Law Partners, we’re honored to consistently represent women founders and entrepreneurs across a variety of industries.

And today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate them!

We’re pleased to announce that Pat Linden has been named to the 2024 list of Colorado Super Lawyers for Mergers & Acquisitions.

The list is compiled annually by Super Lawyers magazine and features attorneys in each state from more than 70 practice areas.

The final published list of Colorado Super Lawyers represents no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state.

The winter edition of Law for Business: Newsletter from Linden Law Partners is available TODAY. Included in this publication:

🔅 M&A Factors In Negotiating Executive Employment Agreements

🔅 Essential Role Of M&A Attorneys In Successful Business Deals

🔅 Webinar: Seal the Deal: Leveraging Letters of Intent for Business Sales

🔅 BizMafia: NEW podcast episodes

🔅 Deal Announcement

🔅 Free Resource: 10 Key Components of Successfully Selling Your Business

Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/lindenlawpartners/law-for-business-newsletter-winter2024

So, you want to execute a successful M&A sale?

M&A attorneys bring an arsenal of knowledge and expertise to the table, guiding both buyers and sellers through the labyrinth of the process, ensuring regulatory compliance, and ultimately helping secure favorable outcomes.

🔑 Key Takeaways from our recent article – Essential Role of M&A Attorneys in Successful Business Deals:

1️⃣ M&A attorneys offer indispensable legal counsel and facilitate the seamless exchange of funds between parties during M&A transactions.

2️⃣ They take the reins in negotiating acquisition agreements, balancing risk and opportunity, and navigating complex multi-party agreements.

3️⃣ Specialized negotiation skills and proven deal experience are hallmarks of effective M&A attorneys.

Link to the full article in the comments.

Planning to sell your business in 2024 OR think you might in the next 5 years?

Discover how Letters of Intent (LOIs) can significantly impact the outcome of your sale.

Join us Wednesday, February 21 for our upcoming webinar!

In this focused webinar, Seal the Deal: Leveraging Letters of Intent for Business Sales, you’ll learn:

☑️ The strategic importance of LOIs in negotiations
☑️ Tips for crafting impactful LOIs
☑️ Transitioning from LOIs to final agreements
☑️ Insights from successful business sales cases
☑️ Ideal for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and M&A Advisors.

Register for FREE! Find the registration link in the comments.

N𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌&𝐀: 𝐀 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬:

In our latest article, we delve into the key considerations around executive employment agreements in the M&A realm.

𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴:

📜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Understand the depth of executive employment agreements, covering everything from compensation to roles and responsibilities.
🛡️ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬: Learn about the importance of change-in-control provisions and golden parachute clauses for job security.
💰 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: Discover how retention bonuses and incentives play a critical role in motivating executives during transitions related to M&A.
📋 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: We emphasize the critical contract terms that every senior executive and employer should be aware of.
⚖️ 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰-𝐇𝐨𝐰: Gain insights into the legal intricacies, including non-compete clauses and tax implications.
🤝 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: Tips on how to successfully navigate the negotiation process.

Stay informed, stay ahead!

Link to the article in the comments.

The autumn edition of Law for Business: Newsletter from Linden Law Partners is available TODAY. Included in this publication:

☑️ How to Sell Your Company for Maximum Price

☑️ Calculated vs. Blind Risk: What's the Difference? A Startup Founders Guide

☑️ BizMafia: NEW Podcast with co-host Pat Linden

☑️ Free Resource: 10 Key Components of Successfully Selling Your Business

Read it here: https://ow.ly/nXUk50QbCGE

Didn’t get the newsletter today? Subscribe now for quarterly access to M&A insights and deal tips: https://lindenlawpartners.com/newsletter/

Linden Law Partners has been honored to represent hundreds of small business owners here in Colorado and beyond.

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday. We hope you’ll join us in supporting small businesses and remember to shop locally!

On Thanksgiving Day, we reflect on the meaningful relationships we've built. Your support has been invaluable to us, and we're thankful for the opportunity to serve business owners and investors and to work with so many talented transaction specialists.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Selling your business?

Beware the private equity and institutional acquirer mantra that “they always do it this way.”

Our article warns M&A sellers about the pitfalls of acquirers stuck in checkbox mode. From lazy to bully buyers, learn how to spot red flags and arm yourself with strategies to keep negotiations fair and your interests appropriately protected. Don't let rigid and one-sided buyer checklists dictate the fate of what will be a life-changing deal for you. Every business is unique, and your exit strategy should be too.

Article link in the comments.

“After interviewing several legal professionals for an M&A deal to sell a business I co-founded to a public company in the spring of 2022, it became clear that Linden Law Partners was the right law firm for the job. They really care about their clients and are invested in getting the best deal possible. As M&A specialists, they’re also great educators regarding the sale process. This is crucial when making difficult decisions and wading through complex legal issues as part of a high-stakes transaction. If I had to do it all over, I’d choose them again and hope to work with them on future deals.”

Clayton Cornell
Co-Founder and CEO,
SolarLeadFactory LLC

Read more testimonials – see the link in the comments.

START.

THRIVE.

EXIT.

It’s the business lifecycle. Which phase are you in?

At Linden Law Partners, we offer creative, modern legal services and have helped hundreds of businesses at various stages of their lifecycle. Let us know how we can support you. Contact us at 303-731-0007.