Nathaniel G. Nate Ford

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

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Denver, Colorado

26+ years experience

Perkins Coie LLP

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

303-291-2300

https://www.perkinscoie.com/professionals/nathaniel-nate-ford

1900 Sixteenth Street, Suite 1400, Denver, CO 80202-5255

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Bio

Nate Ford is a partner in the firm's Private Equity group. His practice focuses on advising private equity sponsors, senior management and public and private companies in connection with domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations and other complex corporate transactions, including a high volume of leveraged acquisitions and recapitalizations in healthcare, technology, consumer products, energy, agriculture 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. Nate has also represented emerging-growth companies and institutional investors in connection with private equity and debt financings as well as pubic companies in connection with initial public offerings and secondary offerings. Nate Ford is a partner in the firm's Private Equity group. His practice focuses on advising private equity sponsors, senior management and public and private companies in connection with domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations and other complex corporate transactions, including a high volume of leveraged acquisitions and recapitalizations in healthcare, technology, consumer products, energy, agriculture 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. Nate has also represented emerging-growth companies and institutional investors in connection with private equity and debt financings as well as pubic companies in connection with initial public offerings and secondary offerings.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Colorado

State Capital

Denver

Highest Court

Colorado Supreme Court

Bar Association

Colorado Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Denver (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Denver (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Denver (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Denver (2016)
Recognized: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized: Venture Capital Law
Practice Area: Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
"Forty Under 40," Denver Business Journal, 2004
Ranked in Chambers USA, "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," Corporate/M&A, 2008 - 2014
Named a "Colorado Rising Star," by Super Lawyers, 2009 - 2011
Named a "Colorado Super Lawyer," by Super Lawyers, 2012 - 2013