Ballard Spahr LLP

Finance

Senior Counsel

For two decades, Raymond Faricy has partnered closely with privately held businesses and helped them achieve their strategic objectives.

Ray has handled virtually all aspects of business, including: mergers and acquisitions; corporate finance and securities matters; loan transactions; corporate governance issues; leasing, buying, and selling strategic assets; contract negotiation; manufacturing; distribution; and licensing. Ray has developed processes that streamline common pursuits, such as raising capital for startup companies and strategic transactions, so he can represent clients efficiently.

Although he assists businesses in numerous industries, Ray has particular knowledge of and experience with wind power and solar power projects, working with developers and owners in all phases of development, including power-purchase agreements, interconnection, land rights, financing, and M&A transactions.

Ray has extensive experience with "virtual" power purchase agreements, often referred to as corporate PPAs, hedges, or contracts for differences. He works with both project owners and corporate off-takers, including educational institutions, on all aspects of these innovative arrangements.

Professional Activities

American Bar Association

Minnesota State Bar Association

Hennepin County Bar Association

Ramsey County Bar Association

American Health Lawyers Association

Board Memberships & Community Service

Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Adjunct Professor (Corporate Law; Business Organizations; Buying/Selling Businesses), 2008-2015

Admissions

Minnesota

William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline School of Law) (J.D., magna cum laude, 1999)

University of Minnesota (B.A., 1996)