Impact Investing | Global

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP houses a well-respected impact practice, offering notable services to fund managers and investors in connection with fund formation and operational matters. The groups advises on a plethora of impact funds, including private equity, hedge funds and hybrid committed capital funds. The firm also counsels on innovative strategies for organized impact, utilizing corporate restructuring, blended finance and company formation models to incorporate and or promotion mission. The team is further noted for their active nonprofit management practice and their regulatory expertise in the impact space.

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.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is highly sought after by venture capital funds, nonprofits and investment managers on structured finance and fund formation in the impact space. The firm leverages expertise in M&A, private equity, energy and technology to provide thorough client representation on impact investment transactions.

RPCK Rastegar Panchal is a well-regarded boutique dedicated to supporting family offices and fund managers on a variety of innovative capital structures. The firm provides a comprehensive service, leveraging experience in corporate securities, fund formation and M&A to structure and document impact transactions. The team is further noted for its expertise in blended finance.

Clark Hill PLC is respected for its strength in helping funds invest in a variety of sectors, including microfinancing, energy, sanitation and housing. The team's expertise includes structured financing, joint ventures, restructurings and blended capital structures. The group is further noted for its international transactional capability.

Foley Hoag LLP is home to a robust impact investing practice. The firm offers experience in representing a wide array of funds and investors in structuring and implementing innovative investment strategies in the climate and energy spaces. The group is also well versed in advising on impact measurement and management.

Ropes & Gray LLP is held in high regard in the market for its impact investing practice. The team has significant experience advising on a plethora of issues, such as fund formation and operation, leveraged finance, tax and private equity transactions. The group is further praised for their use of innovative strategies to achieve mission-based objectives.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is regularly sought out by private equity funds, family offices, nonprofits and foundations in the impact space. The group offers experience advising on fund formation and operational matters, as well as other impact-related transactional matters.