As Co-Chair of Foley Hoag's Energy Technology and Renewables Practice, Mark Barnett has a business law practice with a special focus on renewable and advanced energy technology companies and projects. He represents advanced and renewable energy technology companies in general corporate matters, venture capital and other equity and debt financings, merger and acquisition activity, intellectual property transactions, joint ventures and partnerships and energy-specific regulatory and governmental relations matters. Mark's client and industry experience spans technologies and projects in renewable electricity generation, energy storage, energy efficiency, renewable fuels and alternative transportation and other advanced energy technologies and projects.
Mark advises project developers in all aspects of development, including debt and equity financing, joint ventures and partnerships, supply and off-take agreements, and regulatory matters. His work includes helping clients contract for the purchase and sale of renewable energy credits and other attributes associated with renewable energy generation. Mark also represents investors with respect to fund formation and closings and company-specific transactions that focus on the energy industry, and has substantial background and experience in assisting non-profit organizations.
Most recently, Mark was VP Business Development & General Counsel of Sun Catalytix before returning to Foley Hoag in 2012. During his initial tenure at the firm, from 2005 to 2010, Mark co-founded and co-chaired the Energy Technology & Renewables practice, helping to build it into one of the leading practices of its kind in the region. He previously served as counsel to the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, a quasi-public state agency that supports the development of clean energy technology.
Professional / Civic Involvement
ˇ Policy Committee, New England Clean Energy Council
ˇ Boston's Future Leaders participant, 2007, Boston Chamber of Commerce
ˇ American Bar Association, Member
ˇ Boston Bar Associations, Member
Industries
Energy Technology and Renewables
Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
Energy and Regulated Industries
Nonprofit
Honors/Awards
Listed as a 'Rising Star' in Super Lawyers' Massachusetts Rising Stars: A Comprehensive Listing on the Best Young Lawyers in Massachusetts (2009)