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Letters of Intent: Where Deal Leverage Is Won or Lost

Many founders underestimate the importance of the Letter of Intent (LOI), assuming the real negotiation happens later. In practice, the LOI often sets the framework that governs leverage, structure, and risk allocation throughout the deal. This video explains how exclusivity, price structure, and key assumptions embedded in the LOI can shape the entire transaction outcome.

Attorney Featured in this Video:

Pat Linden, Founder of Linden Law Partners

Pat Linden is a premier Denver M&A attorney and the Founder of Linden Law Partners. With over 25 years of experience—including 15 years at elite international law firms—Pat specializes in business and transactional law, serving as a strategic bridge between “Big Law” sophistication and boutique agility.

As a lead counsel, Pat has navigated hundreds of venture capital financings and M&A transactions ranging from early-stage seed rounds to $700 million exits. Known as the “entrepreneur for entrepreneurs,” he represents the Rocky Mountain region’s top companies, investors, and executives in complex private equity and corporate law matters.

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