Mark A. Haddad

Partner, Co-Chair, Business Department - Boston

Mark Haddad
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Mark Haddad is the co-chair of Foley Hoag’s Business Department, where he has a broad corporate practice, representing investors, startup companies and public companies. His transactional practice focuses on representing buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. Mark serves as outside general counsel to many venture funded startup companies in the life sciences, technology and clean energy sectors. He also represents numerous venture capital, private equity and angel investors in their portfolio investments. In addition, Mark advises public companies on securities matters and defensive measures. 

Education:

  • Harvard Law School, J.D., 2000
  • University of Buffalo, B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Representative Experience

  • Carillon Technologies' initial funding to assist the U.S. Government and government contractors in accelerating the identification, adaption and deployment of advanced commercial technologies
  • Morphic Therapeutic's $80 million Series B financing
  • The sale of AurKa Pharma, Inc. to Eli Lilly and Company 
  • Numerous acquisitions for Alere Inc., including the company's purchase of Medical Automation Systems (MAS)
  • The sale of Beacon Hospice to Amedisys
  • Mill Road Capital's go-private acquisition of Rubio's Restaurants
  • ABIOMED, Inc.’s acquisition of Impella CardioSystems AG
  • Art Technology Group, Inc.’s acquisitions of eStara, Inc. and Primus Knowledge Solutions, Inc.
  • WHI Solutions, Inc.’s acquisition of icarz, Inc.
  • Public offerings by CRA International, Inc. and ABIOMED, Inc.
  • The sale of Precision Metal Products, Inc. to HBD Industries, Inc.
  • CRA International, Inc.’s acquisition of InteCap, Inc.
  • The sale of Buyerzone.com, Inc. to Reed Business Information
  • The management buyout and private equity financing of Beacon Hospice, Inc.

Honors

  • Listed in THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA for Corporate Law (2016-2020)
  • Ranked by CHAMBERS USA: AMERICA'S LEADING LAWYERS FOR BUSINESS as one of Massachusetts' leading corporate/M&A lawyers (2011-2019)
  • M&A ADVISOR 40 UNDER 40 award (2012)
  • Listed as a ‘Rising Star’ in Mergers & Acquisitions, SUPER LAWYERS’ MASSACHUSETTS RISING STARS: A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF THE BEST YOUNG LAWYERS IN MASSACHUSETTS (2005-2011)

Involvement

  • Boston Bar Association, Member
  • Massachusetts Bar Association, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Boston Partners in Education Power Lunch, Reading Volunteer (2002-2007)
  • Citizen Schools 8th Grade Academy, Writing Coach (2001-2005)
  • “Should Angels Be Able to Force Exits?” The Angel Capital Association (November 2019)
  • “IP and Business Law Issues for Your Startup” The Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network (December 2014)
  • “Negotiating Term Sheets” The Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network (December 2013)
  • “Legal and Tax Issues for Entrepreneurs” The Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network (December 2011)
  • “Legal Challenges for Startups” The Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network (January 2011)
  • “Incorporating Your Startup” MassChallenge Boot Camp (May 2010)
  • “Term Sheets and Valuations” The Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network (March 2010)
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  • Massachusetts
  • New York