Thomas A. Allen

Bio

Tom practices in the areas of venture capital, private equity, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and general company representation.  He advises venture capital and private equity funds in their formation and investment activities.  He counsels entrepreneurs and companies in a wide range of matters, including formation and corporate governance, securities offerings and fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, employee incentive programs, and strategic relationships.  Prior to joining the firm, Tom was a corporate associate at Latham & Watkins LLP. Tom received his B.A., cum laude, from Harvard University and his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

Practice Areas

Emerging Companies

For over 40 years, we have helped founders, start-ups, and emerging companies form, finance, and grow their businesses, and have assisted countless angel investors and venture capital firms with their investment activities.

Capital Markets

Our Capital Markets practice group focuses on assisting clients in financing transactions. From start-ups seeking seed or venture capital to larger private and public equity and debt financings, our experience and expertise helps clients close successful deals.

Investment Funds

The Investment Funds practice group is an interdisciplinary team of attorneys who focus on formation and management of private investment funds, and representation of fund sponsors, managers, advisers, and investors. We provide legal counsel in all relevant areas, including fund structure, tax planning, securities laws, internal ownership and control, regulatory, and other legal matters.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Our M&A practice group is composed of experienced transactional attorneys focused on handling the complexities of M&A transactions. We take pride in working closely with our clients at every stage of the process, from pre-transaction preparation and deal structuring in order to maximize value and minimize risk, through due diligence, to drafting and negotiating definitive agreements, and ultimately to closing and post-closing advice.