Matt acts for banks and private credit funds in domestic and cross-border leveraged and acquisition finance transactions, including structured growth markets transactions and other event-driven financings.
 
Matt is recognised as a Next Generation Lawyer in Legal 500, having described him as "very impressive" and is ranked by Chambers. 
 
His clients say “"I really rate Matt. He is very polite, gives honest advice and has a good style with counterparties."

Experience

Representative matters

The mandated lead arrangers on the EUR1bn facilities supporting Silver Lake’s acquisition of Software AG, an industry-leading enterprise software & technology company in Germany. 

The mandated lead arrangers on the EUR 1bn facilities supporting a multinational telecommunications company’s public takeover offer for  the telecommunications company. 

The lenders in connection with the unitranche, acquisition and super senior RCF facilities provided in connection with the acquisition by Partners Group of Pharmathen Global Holding B.V., a leading European pharmaceutical company specialising in advanced drug delivery technologies. 

The lenders in connection with the unitranche facilities provided in connection with Capvest’s acquisition of Natra, a European producer and distributor of chocolate products. 

The mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners in relation the EUR1.6bn senior loan facilities provided to refinance Techem Group’s existing facilities.
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.