Mergers position top firms for M&A

Northern Colorado and Boulder Valley law firms are merging with other firms and acquiring partners with specialized knowledge in mergers and acquisitions to handle the same type of transactions.

Businesses focused on technology, oil and gas, natural foods and other key industries are engaged in buyouts and mergers — and seek local law firms to handle their transactions. The merger market is becoming increasingly attractive to law firms seeking to help their business clients.

In the latest move, Ballard Spahr merged with Lindquist & Vennum on Jan. 1…