Global economic and environmental forces, including escalating energy demand and increasing concerns about climate change, are fueling a groundswell of investments in sustainable energy and environmental technologies, products and services. These “clean tech” businesses apply cutting-edge technologies to make more efficient use of key resources, including energy, water and raw materials, with an emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other adverse environmental impacts.
Goodwin Procter's Clean Technology (“Clean Tech”) Practice focuses on entrepreneurs,...more »
Global economic and environmental forces, including escalating energy demand and increasing concerns about climate change, are fueling a groundswell of investments in sustainable energy and environmental technologies, products and services. These “clean tech” businesses apply cutting-edge technologies to make more efficient use of key resources, including energy, water and raw materials, with an emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other adverse environmental impacts.
Goodwin Procter's Clean Technology (“Clean Tech”) Practice focuses on entrepreneurs, operating companies, investors and think-tanks that are pioneering these innovative approaches. Our regulatory attorneys have helped major energy companies develop renewable and carbon reduction programs. On an ongoing basis, we counsel early stage companies developing technologies such as water purification and biofuels as they access financing, secure intellectual property rights and build expansion plans. On the private equity end, our attorneys work with numerous funds making later-stage investments in alternative energy and clean technologies. Our clients — including both financial intermediaries and clean tech companies — have access to a firmwide network of regulatory, corporate finance and financial services experts to help them navigate through a variety of complex securities and capital market transactions. In addition, we advise clients on the potential use and sale of greenhouse gas emission reduction and renewable energy credits. Our attorneys have participated in landmark litigation and regulatory proceedings on behalf of numerous energy and environmental clients, affording us unparalleled experience in guiding clients through the thicket of law, regulation and policy that is critical to their commercial success.
Goodwin Procter's Clean Tech Practice brings together a bi-coastal team of specialists in environmental law, energy, intellectual property, tax, real estate, technology, private equity, corporate finance and litigation. Our breadth of technical and industry expertise allows us to help clients capitalize on opportunities in this rapidly evolving market while anticipating and minimizing the risks inherent in such a ventures.
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