Nicholas Thompson Bio

Nicholas Thompson is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions, business, tax, and trusts and estates attorney who counsels business owners, companies, and private investment funds through every stage of the business lifecycle, with a distinct emphasis on business sales and succession planning. His transactional practice is centered on seller-side M&A representation, where he guides clients through the complexities of selling their businesses, from strategic preparation and due diligence to negotiation, tax structuring, closing, and post-closing transitions. Nick’s clients span a wide spectrum of industries, including professional services, software and technology, construction, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and real estate. Known for his clear and practical guidance, Nick helps business owners navigate high-stakes transactions while aligning deal structures with their long-term financial and legacy goals. Beyond M&A, Nick maintains a robust trusts and estates practice, often serving business owners and multi-generational families whose estate planning needs intersect with business succession. He designs comprehensive wealth transfer strategies that preserve legacy while achieving tax efficiency. Nick also serves as outside general counsel to privately held businesses and nonprofits, advising on entity formation, corporate governance, operational matters, and reorganizations. His background in tax law, supported by an LL.M. in taxation, enables him to integrate sophisticated tax planning into transactional and exit strategies, ensuring clients optimize outcomes and minimize tax burdens. In addition, Nick represents clients in tax disputes before the Colorado Department of Revenue, the Internal Revenue Service, and the U.S. Tax Court. When not practicing law, Nick enjoys golf, running, traveling, reading about history, and watching sports.