Matthew Martin
Partner
Matthew is a partner, and global head of the corporate team. He provides cross border corporate and finance expertise to a wide range of quoted and unquoted mid cap companies.
In addition to acquisitions and disposals, AIM listings and fund raising, Matthew advises on acquisition finance, restructuring and refinancing work, acting for both clients and lenders. He has developed expertise in accelerated sale processes and also specialises in asset realisation in the fields of corporate recovery and insolvency. He has been ranked in tier 1 for ‘M&A: smaller deals up to £100 million’ in the Legal 500 for the last 10 years. Highly recommended by clients and peers who have contributed to the directory, Matthew stands out for his ‘invaluable input and advice’.
As a partner and global head of the corporate team, I provide invaluable advice to my clients, often on cross-border corporate matters. My expertise spans acquisitions, disposals, AIM listings, and restructuring, always with a focus on delivering exceptional service to my clients, taking a genuine interest in their business and future.
Matthew is co-head of the firm’s fashion, luxury and lifestyle sector group, with a number of well-known brands in his client portfolio. Through the fashion, luxury and lifestyle sector, he is able to make a valuable contribution to the firm’s digital technology expertise, particularly where it overlaps with the retail world. He is also a core member of the firm’s North America and Nordics groups, reflective of his cross-border practice. Having joined the firm as a trainee, Matthew went on to become a partner in 1999. During his career he has spent several months seconded to the US international transactions department of US law firm Pillsbury Winthrop.
Recent work highlights
£107 million re-financing
Sale to private equity fund
Sale of equity analytics platform
Sale to private equity company
Restructuring and listing
Business and assets acquisition
Merger under Delaware law
Cross-border acquisition
Tech acquisition
UK aspects of investment
Merger under Delaware law
Cross-border acquisition
Tech acquisition
UK aspects of investment
External recognition
What people are saying
Matt Martin has done a fantastic job preparing us for our IPO in a compressed time frame.
I’d like to thank Matt Martin and his team, we valued their expertise and advice in achieving the best possible outcome.
Matt Martin has been an integral part of our history and we wouldn’t use anyone else. He has always understood our business, how we think and what we need.
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