Christopher M. Thorson

Christopher Thorson

Of Counsel
About

Christopher (Chris) Thorson represents private investment funds, fund managers and growth companies in all aspects of their operations. He regularly advises venture capital firms and private equity firms in fund formation, investment transactions, management, regulatory and operational matters. He also represents growth companies in financings, corporate governance, strategic and other types of business transactions, as well as corporate venture capital investors and family offices.

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EXPERIENCE

Chris has experience in a wide range of capital raising transactions, fund formations and investments, private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial transactions and regulatory matters. He has  worked on structuring, capitalizing and deploying capital from venture capital, private equity and debt funds, offshore funds, SPVs, joint ventures, institutional investors, corporate venture capital investors and family offices. He also advises on management company matters, subscription-backed credit facilities, and representation of registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers.

Chris has significant experience in all phases of company operations, including formation, capital raising, corporate governance, strategic transactions and exits. He has advised on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and SEC reporting and disclosure.

Education
  • J.D., Boston University School of Law, cum laude

Prior Experience

Before joining DLA Piper, Chris served as in-house counsel to Year Up, a non-profit whose mission is to close the opportunity divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education.

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