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Mark S. Laufman

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Laufman, Mark S.

Biography
Mark's practice is focused on the development, operation, and management of power generation and transmission projects, as well as financing, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions related to such projects. He has also been involved in a number of cross-border projects, including power projects located in Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, India, Turkey, and Argentina.

Having been involved in power project work for over twenty years, Mark has developed deep experience in the construction of power generation and transmission projects, as well as power sales, tolling, trading, and marketing arrangements. He has also negotiated joint venture arrangements and a wide range of other project agreements, including transmission and interconnection, steam purchase, fuel supply and transportation, project management, equipment supply, and operation and maintenance agreements.

Mark's clients include utilities, strategic investors, independent power producers, and financial institutions. In addition, he provides legal assistance to clients in connection with the management of existing energy projects and financial work-outs.


Representative Experience
Project Development and Restructuring
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  • Formation of a joint venture to develop FERC-jurisdictional electric transmission facilities
  • Representation of a utility company in connection with the construction of high-voltage electric transmission facilities and major design and procurement related thereto
  • Representation of managing general partner in connection with the monetization of power sales and fuel supply and transportation contracts for a power generation project in Massachusetts
Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Representation of private equity fund in connection with $750 million acquisition of interests in 25 power projects located throughout the U.S.
  • Representation of equity investor in connection with $60 million investment in one of the largest, privately owned hydroelectric systems in the U.S.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Education and Professional Background
  • George Washington University Law School, J.D. magna cum laude, 1981
  • University of Texas, B.S. magna cum laude, 1976
  • Admitted to practice: District of Columbia, 1981
Professional Recognition
  • Legal 500 U.S. in project finance law, 2011
Publications and Presentations
  • "The Challenges of Acquiring Energy Assets From Distressed Sellers," Project Finance International, 2002


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