Christopher Lin

Christopher Lin

Attorney at Law

Naples
Florida
Licensed in
IL
University of Michigan Law School
5.0 5
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
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out of 2 reviews
About
Purpose-driven business and strategic advisor, who combines 12+ years of experience as a Partner in a large, international law firm with 5+ years of in-house leadership as Deputy General Counsel and Director of Corporate Development of a high-growth, multinational medical device manufacturer. Extensive transactional and business experience across multiple industries, advising public and private companies, private equity and venture capital firms, and entrepreneurs on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, corporate financings, joint ventures and strategic transactions, including related legal disputes, employment matters and other corporate and… read more governance matters.
19
Years
experience
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Venture Debt
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Other Practice Areas
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Letter of Intent

Client Reviews

5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Chris advised my fund in connection with a series of seed and Series A investments in various startup companies. He provided timely and practical advice that I valued, and took the time to answer my questions in an thoughtful and patient manner."

Series A Investment in Startup
Non-UpCounsel Client
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Chris represented the buyer when our last startup was sold. We found him to be professional and easy to work with, but highly effective for his client. We valued his work so much that we are using him in connection with our latest venture."

Acquisition of Business
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Arthrex

Deputy General Counsel & Director of Corporate Development

Oct 2013 - Present

Strong business partner and key legal and strategic advisor to Executive Management Team of a $2.5B+ global orthopedic medical device manufacturer. Provides proactive, crisp and creative legal and business solutions to keep pace with aggressive, high-growth business environment. Supports company growth opportunities by leading the company’s entire acquisition and investment process.

Oct 2013 - Present

McDermott Will & Emery

Partner

Jan 2005 - Aug 2013

Partner in the Corporate Advisory Practice of McDermott Will & Emery in Chicago. oRepresented large multinational corporations, private equity and venture capital funds and individuals in connection with a wide range of sophisticated corporate transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, license arrangements, equity incentive arrangements, and other strategic transactions.

Jan 2005 - Aug 2013

Holland & Knight

Associate

Sep 2002 - Dec 2004

Associate in the commercial litigation and bankruptcy practice in Holland & Knight's Chicago office.

Sep 2002 - Dec 2004

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