Nicholas L. Taylor
Experience
Nick Taylor is a business transactional attorney focusing on mergers and acquisitions,
capital raising and other financing transactions, start-ups and emerging growth
companies, new technologies, and the restaurant, wine, brew and spirits industry.
Nick regularly represents corporations, LLCs, venture capital and private equity firms,
serial entrepreneurs and serial investors at every stage from formation to growth to
exit.
As their outside general counsel, Nick advises executives, boards and owners regarding
financial, corporate governance, securities and strategic planning issues. Nick’s
experience includes reviewing and drafting contracts; handling employment and
independent contractor issues; structuring equity incentive compensation programs;
negotiating and closing equity, debt and convertible debt financing; and leading
private placements.
Associate
Nick is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Technology Ventures groups and is a
Boise, ID
frequent speaker on mergers and acquisitions, start-ups and emerging growth
(208) 387-4288 direct
companies, and intellectual property issues.
(208) 389-9040 fax
Before joining Stoel Rives, Nick was an associate at Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP
(208) 631-8637 mobile
(2013-2015, 2006-2012) and at Perkins Coie LLP (2012-2013). A native Oregonian, Nick
nick.taylor@stoel.com
now calls Boise, Idaho, his home, and he and his family enjoy its mountains, rivers and
people.
Education
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J.D., 2006
Representative Work
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Represented an Idaho software company in its $50 million exit via a reverse
triangular merger with its public company acquirer.
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Order of the Coif
Represented an Idaho renewable energy company regarding a $400 million debt
financing of its 122-wind turbine energy project.
University of Oregon School of Law,
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Michigan State University College of
Law, 2003-2004
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Western Oregon University, B.A.,
International Relations, 2003, magna
Represented a private equity firm in its $65 million carve-out acquisition of an
cum laude
internet technology business.
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Represented a venture capital fund in a $15 million merger of U.S. and foreign
technology corporations and preferred-stock reorganization.
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Represented a multi-state restaurant franchisee in its $40 million sale of
restaurants back to the franchisor.
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Served as legal counsel for multiple debt, equity and convertible debt financings,
mergers, stock and asset transactions, and private placements.
Professional Honors and Activities
Admissions
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Idaho
Nicholas L. Taylor
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Named "Accomplished Under 40" by Idaho Business Review, 2016
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Member, Idaho State Bar
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Member, American Bar Association
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Graduate, Leadership Boise, 2013
Presentations
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“Preparing to Buy or Sell Your Company,” Executive MBA Program, Boise State University, annual presentation
Publications
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“The Valuation Conundrum,” Corporate E-Newsletter, 2014
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“How to Stay Safe if Your Company Gets Sued,” (interview with Minda Zetlin), Inc.com, 2013
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“At Death’s Door: Idaho’s Corporate Practice of Medicine Doctrine” (coauthor), 47 Idaho L. Rev. 479, 2011
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“What’s in an Assumed Business Name?” Corporate E-Newsletter, 2011
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“How to End Your LLC Marriage,” Corporate E-Newsletter, 2011
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“Use of Form Selection Clause in Corporate Contexts,” Corporate E-Newsletter, 2011
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“Finders Keepers,” Idaho Business Review, 2010
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“Immigrant Investment Program from the Past Provides Present Financing Opportunities for Idaho Business,” Corporate ENewsletter, 2010
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“Landmark Financial Reform Effort Impacts Us All,” Corporate E-Newsletter, 2010
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“Health Care Reform Provides Tax Credits for Small Business NOW,” Corporate E-Newsletter, 2010
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“Fiduciary Duties in Limited Liability Companies,” Corporate E-Newsletter, 2009
Civic Activities
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Member (2010-present), Chair Elect (2014-present), Chair (2015), Boise Young Professionals
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Board Member (2015), Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
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Member (2010-present), Board Member (2012-2013), Kickstand