Mark Burnett, a partner in the firm's Corporate, Private Equity, M&A/Corporate Governance and Technology Companies Groups, focuses primarily on business, corporate and securities law matters, mergers and acquisitions, buyouts, and corporate finance and venture capital transactions. His clients include public and private companies in a range of industries (including software, Internet services, telecommunications services, healthcare services and water purification), venture capital and private equity firms, and investment banks.
MEDIA
Mr. Burnett has appeared as a speaker on topics relating to mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings and other business and legal issues at various programs, including programs sponsored by Practising Law Institute and MCLE. In addition, he has appeared as a guest at the Harvard Business School course on Entrepreneurial Management on legal topics.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Prior to joining Goodwin Procter, Mr. Burnett was a partner in the Business Practice Group at Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault in Boston, where he co-chaired the Mergers and Acquisitions Core Competency Group. Before that, he was an associate at Jones Day Reavis & Pogue in Cleveland and also helped to establish that firm’s New York office.
BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS
Mr. Burnett is admitted to practice in Massachusetts.
RECOGNITION
Mr. Burnett has been selected for inclusion in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and The Best Lawyers in America.