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What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster houses a widely respected practice known for its extensive representations of family offices, fund sponsors, nonprofits and social enterprises. The firm continues to attract high-caliber investors in the energy and environment spaces. The firm is valued for its expertise in structuring and operating all manner of funds, debt and equity-related investments to incorporate and or promote mission. The group offers an integrated service, leveraging expertise in tax, venture capital, banking and finance and M&A to structure and document impact transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Morrison Foerster advised the Mozilla Foundation on nonprofit ownership structuring and governance, as well as on investments and the creation of new platforms for ethical technology investments.

Strengths

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The Morrison Foerster impact investing team has an excellent grasp of top‑of‑market practice, both in standard for‑profit investments and in more impact‑focused investments.

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Morrison Foerster not only has a deep understanding of legal matters as they relate to the impact investment industry, but is also well connected to the investor community and provides access to that community.

Impact Investing respondent
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The attorneys at Morrison Foerster are some of the best, highly professional and responsive professionals I have ever worked with.

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Notable Practitioners

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Susan Mac Cormac
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Susan Mac Cormac
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Susan Mac Cormac cochairs the Social Enterprise and Impact Investing practice at the firm. She is admired for her representation of foundations, family offices and private equity funds in complex and innovative structured investments. Susan is a go-to for impact investing in the climate and energy space.

Susan Mac Cormac is one of the most formidable practitioners in this space.

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Alfredo Silva
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Alfredo Silva
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Alfredo Silva cochairs the firm's Social Enterprise and Impact Investing Group. Alfredo expertly counsels investors and companies, including non-profits on capital markets and venture capital impact-driven transactions. He enjoys a sterling reputation for his impact work in the agtech and fintech sectors.

Alfredo Silva is an exceptionally talented attorney and a trusted advisor.

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Susan Mac Cormac
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Susan Mac Cormac
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Alfredo Silva
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Alfredo Silva
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