Rachel E. Barnes (she/her) counsels clients across the full spectrum of corporate law, representing start‑ups, emerging growth companies, and established companies. Clients rely on Rachel for sophisticated, strategic guidance in navigating complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, corporate governance, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.

Drawing on her global perspective, which has been shaped by travel to more than 15 countries and her dual background in corporate law and business administration, Rachel provides holistic, business‑minded counsel tailored to each client’s operational realities and long‑term goals. Her approach emphasizes active listening, relationship‑building, and a deep understanding of the unique pressures facing companies at every stage of growth.

Her practice includes:

• Entity formation and corporate governance
• Venture capital and equity financing transactions
• General operational matters
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Securities offerings
• Non-for-profit governance

Representative Transactions

• Advising emerging growth companies on venture capital financings and strategic investment transactions.
• Counseling corporate clients on governance structures, board responsibilities, and long‑term strategic planning.
• Supporting Fortune 500 companies in complex joint ventures and cross‑functional strategic alliances.
• Guiding start‑ups through entity formation, operational structuring, and early‑stage growth strategy.

Prior Work Experience