# About Our Firm ## Our team of lawyers at Sequoia Legal offers a high level of experienced advocacy for business matters throughout Colorado We are Denver business attorneys who truly go above and beyond for our clients, providing business and commercial law advice on international commercial transactions, regulatory compliance in healthcare, and providing affordable external counsel. We understand the burdens, the complexities, and the responsibilities that come with running and growing a business, and we bring our years of experience to the businesses of Denver, with competitive prices and incredible customer service. Having already earned the trust of many local businesses, our business law firm in Denver, Colorado is sure to become an invaluable member of your team. We give you the confidence to grow your brand, safe in the knowledge that you’re protected by exceptional local representation. ## Our Mission At Sequoia Legal, we pride ourselves on efficiently providing practical legal advice to maximize our client’s rights and minimize their liabilities. We bring Big Law experience to small and medium-sized businesses in Denver, ensuring everybody has access to quality legal advice and services. ## Our Unique Advantages - **Local Firm, Big Law Experience** Our Denver law firm has big law experience, bringing a laser focus to all matters of international business law, healthcare compliance, and more. We protect your business and deliver results with proficiency and competence. - **Building Long-Term Relationships** Legal compliance is a long-term matter, so we build long-term relationships. While you focus on the day-to-day, we’ll be your right-hand-man, ensuring your business remains compliant with international laws with your business interests always protected. - **Transparent, Reasonable Rates** We boast transparent and competitive billing rates, ensuring your business can reasonably afford excellent quality legal services. ## Meet Our Attorneys - Founding Partner **[Andrew Lopez](https://sequoialegal.com/about-us/andrew-lopez)** [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lopez-a3081b67) Andrew advises foreign and domestic companies, organizations, and entrepreneurs on a broad range of corporate and international regulatory and transactional issues. - Partner **[Hunter Boone](https://sequoialegal.com/about-us/hunter-boone)** [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-boone-409474120) Hunter focuses on general corporate matters, healthcare compliance, international trade laws, and anti-kickback regulations. - Of Counsel **Brian Fonville** With experience as a transactional lawyer in finance and corporate matters in New York City, Brian boasts great experience in cross-border commercial transactions, software licenses, and investment funds. - Of Counsel **Laura A. Lopez** With experience both as a Litigator at Davis Polk & Wardwell and as General Counsel of a private global merchant advisory and investment firm, Laura provides advice on a wide range of issues impacting businesses including dispute resolution. - Of Counsel **[Christina Murray](https://sequoialegal.com/about-us/christina-murray)** [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-murray-804809b5/) Christina is a recent graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she received the Irving P. Andrews Award for Outstanding Law Graduate as well as the Student Leadership award. - Of Counsel **Josh Wallenstein** Managing Member of the Wallenstein Law Group, Josh offers no-nonsense solutions to a variety of compliance and risk management issues. - Of Counsel **[Nick Vail](https://sequoialegal.com/about-us/nicholas-j-vail)** Being a corporate and transactional attorney, Nick's focus is in mergers & acquisitions, guiding clients through all deal phases. He also covers business formation, governance, and diverse contract drafting, serving clients nationally and internationally. - Associate **[Caroline Baker](https://sequoialegal.com/about-us/caroline-baker)** Caroline advises small and mid-size businesses throughout the entire business life cycle, from formation to dissolution. She focuses on commercial transactions, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. ## Our Successful Cases Business ### [Innovative Employee Buyout: Structuring Complex Asset Acquisition and Business Formation](https://sequoialegal.com/case/employee-buyout-asset-purchase-3-months) Our team structured an employee-led buyout of a manufacturing business, aligning legal, tax, and operational needs. Business ### [Expediting Global Market Entry: Navigating Export Control Regulations](https://sequoialegal.com/case/ccats-approval-in-45-days-for-export-compliance) We helped a space-tech manufacturer obtain a fast-tracked export classification, enabling international market entry and legal compliance. Business ### [Navigating Complex International Corporate Restructuring](https://sequoialegal.com/case/streamlined-global-structure-international-restructuring) Sequoia Legal led a global corporate restructuring, creating a centralized holding structure and ensuring regulatory compliance across borders. Business ### [Supporting a Search Fund in Acquiring and Growing a Business](https://sequoialegal.com/case/search-fund-acquisition-growth-manufacturing) Sequoia Legal guided a search fund through formation, acquisition, and growth of a manufacturing business—boosting revenue by 25%, improving margins, and attracting new capital. Our legal support positioned the fund for long-term success in the private equity landscape. Business ### [Implementing Robust FCPA and Export Compliance Programs](https://sequoialegal.com/case/fcpa-export-compliance-programs-launched-in-6-months) Sequoia Legal developed custom FCPA and export compliance programs for a global manufacturer, enabling international expansion, regulatory approval, and risk mitigation. The programs earned praise from authorities and empowered employees to uphold ethical practices across operations. Business ### [Conducting Voluntary Disclosures for Export Control Violations](https://sequoialegal.com/case/no-penalty-voluntary-disclosures-to-us-gov) Sequoia Legal guided a tech company through voluntary disclosure of export violations, avoiding penalties and preserving market access. We led internal investigations, submitted filings to BIS and DDTC, and implemented corrective actions to strengthen compliance and demonstrate proactive governance. Business ### [Assisting in the Sale of a Technology Startup](https://sequoialegal.com/case/startup-sale-deal-completed-2-months) Sequoia Legal advised a tech startup on its successful sale to a larger company, handling deal structuring, due diligence, and negotiations. The founders secured a strong valuation, key staff were retained, and the acquirer integrated the startup’s technology smoothly and strategically. [View More Cases](https://sequoialegal.com/case-studies) ## Contact Sequoia Legal Today for a Free Consultation - [alopez@sequoialegal.com](mailto:alopez@sequoialegal.com) - [hboone@sequoialegal.com](mailto:hboone@sequoialegal.com) - [cmurray@sequoialegal.com](mailto:cmurray@sequoialegal.com) --- Sequoia Legal — [https://sequoialegal.com/about-us](https://sequoialegal.com/about-us)