Matthew has 25 years of experience representing real estate developers, owners, landlords, and tenants in all aspects of the acquisition, disposition, development, financing, and leasing of commercial property. He works with both entrepreneurial and institutional clients on their most critical real estate transactions.
Matthew purposefully maintains a transactional practice that handles a wide range of real estate asset classes, including retail, office, warehouse/industrial, and life sciences. He finds that having a cutting-edge understanding of the strategic considerations and deal norms unique to various asset classes leads to valuable cross-pollination of ideas and more creative solutions for clients.
Leasing and lease restructuring is an area of particular focus for Matthew. He has led prominent leasing transactions for decades and founded one of the Am Law 100’s first dedicated lease restructuring teams, which he continues to chair. The team serves major clients in up and down cycles, assisting with everything from workouts and distressed lease restructuring to term extensions and lease amendments that lock-in beneficial positions.
Matthew leads acquisition and disposition transactions, often in the context of major development projects. He has significant experience with ground leases, built-to-suit developments, reciprocal easement agreements, and construction issues.
Matthew is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) and a member of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Urban Land Institute (ULI).
A noted author and lecturer, Matthew has been published in industry-leading journals and is regularly featured as a guest speaker before ACREL, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), and International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
Matthew earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his law degree, magna cum laude, from Villanova Law School. In law school, he was the managing editor for the Villanova Law Review, Order of the Coif, and recipient of the Villanova Law Review Scribe’s Award.