Christopher P. FarrisEmail Chris Farris
Chris is keenly adept at providing clients with relevant information so that they can make informed decisions. Once a decision is made, Chris uses his specialized training and experience to execute. While aggressively representing clients in transactions and litigation, he particularly enjoys getting to know a client’s business and goals and how to structure legal services to add value. Prior to moving to Lexington in 2014, Chris practiced in Illinois and South Carolina. The breadth of his experience, both geographically, industry-wise, and practice wise, allows him to bring innovative solutions to legal problems. When not representing clients, Chris enjoys spending time with his family and friends. |
P: 859.225.5240 | View Full Bio Practice Areas |
Civic & Professional Involvement• Ambassador, Habitat for Humanity
• Kentucky Bar Association • Fayette County Bar Association |
Bar & Court Admissions• Kentucky and South Carolina State Courts
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Education• J.D., Indiana University School of Law • B.A., Wittenberg University |
Notable Transactions
MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, REORGANIZATIONS
• Represented educational information technology company in all aspects of $18M asset sale to private equity firm.
• Represented agricultural technology company in $30M stock sale to multi-national conglomerate.
• Represented company founders in $8M tax-free IRS Section 368(D) reorganization transferring ownership from founders to a select group of employees.
• Represented developer and manufacturer of aircraft equipment in $1M stock sale to C-level employees.
• Represented internet music company in stock sale to sovereign wealth fund.
ANGEL & VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
• Represented $10M venture capital fund investing in information technology, devices and instrumentation, and materials and agricultural technology.
• Represented self-healing coatings company in multiple rounds of venture capital funding totaling in excess of $5M. Investments included both preferred equity and convertible debt.
• Represented software company in a $2M Series A venture capital funding from financial and strategic investors.
JOINT DEVELOPMENT & JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS
• Represented self-healing coatings company in joint development agreement with multinational automotive corporation.
• Represented renewable energy company in joint venture with electric utility for the purpose of constructing power plant utilizing client’s technology.
• Represented developer of innovative fuel cell technology in $2M limited liability company joint venture between client, fuel cell manufacturer, and private investors.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSING
• Represented software developer in the deployment of an e-discovery software product.
• Represented numerous start-ups in the acquisition of university-owned intellectual property.
• Represented U.S. subsidiary of English app developer.
• Represented educational information technology company in all aspects of $18M asset sale to private equity firm.
• Represented agricultural technology company in $30M stock sale to multi-national conglomerate.
• Represented company founders in $8M tax-free IRS Section 368(D) reorganization transferring ownership from founders to a select group of employees.
• Represented developer and manufacturer of aircraft equipment in $1M stock sale to C-level employees.
• Represented internet music company in stock sale to sovereign wealth fund.
ANGEL & VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
• Represented $10M venture capital fund investing in information technology, devices and instrumentation, and materials and agricultural technology.
• Represented self-healing coatings company in multiple rounds of venture capital funding totaling in excess of $5M. Investments included both preferred equity and convertible debt.
• Represented software company in a $2M Series A venture capital funding from financial and strategic investors.
JOINT DEVELOPMENT & JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS
• Represented self-healing coatings company in joint development agreement with multinational automotive corporation.
• Represented renewable energy company in joint venture with electric utility for the purpose of constructing power plant utilizing client’s technology.
• Represented developer of innovative fuel cell technology in $2M limited liability company joint venture between client, fuel cell manufacturer, and private investors.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSING
• Represented software developer in the deployment of an e-discovery software product.
• Represented numerous start-ups in the acquisition of university-owned intellectual property.
• Represented U.S. subsidiary of English app developer.
