<p>Marcus B. Chandler, a partner in the Indianapolis, Indiana office of Barnes and Thornburg LLP, is chair of the Global Services Practice Group and the Entrepreneurial Services Group. Mr. Chandler counsels growth-oriented businesses throughout the Midwest. A large portion of Mr. Chandler's practice includes acquisitions and sales of businesses, franchising, licensing, joint ventures, and strategic alliances locally and internationally. Mr. Chandler also works with businesses seeking capital, including venture capital, angel capital, and public offerings.

<p>Mr. Chandler frequently speaks to business owners and management teams on topics including franchising, international licensing, positioning companies for sale or IPOs, and strategies for raising capital for technology-based companies