Bio
Christopher Hamm maintains a broad corporate practice advising clients on the legal and business implications of a range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, corporate governance, commercial real estate, and commercial contracting matters.
With a diverse background in corporate, tax, and business law, clients look to Chris to lead corporate transactions and help them advance key initiatives. A team player with a talent for anticipating challenges and keeping even the most complex deals on track, Chris is noted for his work ethic, communication skills, and commitment to clients.
Experience
Representative Engagements
- Represented privately held entertainment company in the purchase of intellectual property from an entertainment company.
- Represented a special purpose acquisition company in its merger with an autonomous truck technology company and subsequent public offering.
- Represented a privately held renewable energy company in the sale of the majority stake of its ownership.
- Represented privately held software company in the sale of the majority equity of the company.
- Represented private equity fund in the purchase of equity of an agriculture company.
- Represented privately held renewable energy company in the purchase of equity from a renewable energy company.
- Represented privately held manufacturing company in a merger.
- Represented private equity fund in the purchase of equity of a cryptocurrency platform company.
- Represented privately held charter school in the total sale of its schools.
- Represented private equity fund in the purchase of equity of a technology company.
- Represented privately held international manufacturing company in a merger.
- Represented sports management company in the purchase of a sports management company.
Credentials
Education
University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 2017Journal of Environmental and Sustainability Law, Associate Member (2015-2016)
Low-income Taxpayer Clinic, Volunteer (2016-2017)
University of Cincinnati, M.S., Accounting and Taxation, 2013
University of Cincinnati, B.B.A., Accounting, 2012
Bar Admissions
Illinois
Teaching Appointments
Adjunct Professor, Corporate Taxation, University of Missouri School of Law (2021-2022)
Publications & Presentations
“The Haze: Legal Key Issues for Cannabis Businesses,” (panelist) American Bar Association Section of Litigation Webinar (February 6, 2020)
Community Service
The Karen Wellington Foundation, Governance Board Member (2023-present)