Ben Thompson is the Managing Partner of Thompson LLP. He represents public and private companies in a variety of corporate matters. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and general transactional matters, often based in or involving complex intellectual property issues.
Thompson has represented buyers, sellers, and other interested parties in acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and strategic alliances. His experience spans across several industries, including technology, fashion, life sciences, finance and hospitality. In addition, Thompson serves as outside general counsel to multiple private companies, advising on a broad range of operational and governance matters.
Clients appreciate Thompson’s strategic approach to identifying effective legal and business solutions as well as his sincere interest in the growth and longevity of their companies. Prior to his legal career, he was a musician and composer and enjoys the ability to employ creativity in his practice, as well as servicing the arts through the firm’s work.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers | 2027 | M&A, Corporate, Governance |
Representative Matters
· Represented consumer retail platform in its acquisition of an emerging, vintage-inspired watch brand
· Represented lead investor in a multi-tranche investment in an AI-driven beauty technology company
· Represented family-owned HVAC and plumbing services company in its acquisition by a newly formed, private-equity-backed platform
· Represented Austrian investment syndicate in financing cross-border gene therapy research and technology firm
· Represented cross-border digital marketing company in its acquisition by public British conglomerate
· Represented domestic acquirer of public bank and related financing
· Represented special committee of the board of directors of public asset management company in its management buyout
· Represented software and technology company in its merger with information technology service provider
· Represented European shareholder syndicate in successful challenge to domestic holding company’s board conduct and breach of fiduciary duties
· Represented cross-border software company through corporate conversion and various rounds of financing and equity restructuring
· Represented domestic beverage manufacturer through formation, financing, and multiple restructuring efforts