Tan Le guides clients to make strategic business decisions. His knowledgeable and easygoing approach attracts companies from startups to established manufacturers, distributors, and financial and professional service providers across a variety of industries.
Buyers, sellers, sponsors and investors lean on Le’s trusted counsel for a full spectrum of issues. He brings a service mindset to each of his clients’ matters, always seeking to find favorable solutions to complex business decisions. Some of the transactions and issues Tan advises clients on include:
- Asset and stock purchases, mergers, recapitalizations, and leveraged buy-outs
- Commercial agreements, including distribution and supply agreements
- Employment, consulting, incentive compensation, licensing and confidentiality agreements
- Governance matters
- Joint venture, partnership, limited liability company, equity and buy-sell agreements
- Private debt and equity offerings
- Venture capital investments
Early in his career, Tan spent several years developing a cross-border transactional practice, including sophisticated foreign deals. As a result, he is able to identify the range of issues a client might be encountering and provide strategic advice to achieve their goals.
It is important to develop a deep understanding of the "big picture" for my clients - how legal endeavors impact their businesses, employees and customers."
Credentials
Education
- Northwestern University, B.A., history, 1992, National Merit Scholar
- University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1996, with honors
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Minnesota (Inactive)