Matthew E. Lane

Notable Experience and Client Impact

• Represented a Boston-based family office and private investment firm on the acquisition of several operating companies throughout New England and other transactions, including the acquisition and divestiture of minority investments.
• Represented a large Massachusetts-based multifamily developer and operator with respect to structuring equity investments in development, core and value-add properties.
• Represented a real estate investment firm with respect to over $50 million of preferred equity financings and joint venture agreements.
• Represented a large institutional investor in over $150 million in joint venture equity investments in renewable energy products around the United States.
• Represented a national insurance company in the structuring and investing in programmatic joint ventures involving commercial and residential real estate development projects valued at over $250 million.
• Represented a multinational consumer electronics company in several sell-side transactions, including the divestiture of a division of the company to a private equity investor.
• Represented a leading consumer snack food manufacturer in the sale of a majority stake in the company to a private equity firm specializing in founder and family-led business.
• Represented a third-generation multifamily real estate developer with respect to numerous joint venture projects utilizing various equity structures.
• Represented a global institutional manager of agricultural real estate in its acquisition of a South American fruit production, packing, and export company.
• Represented an international investment services firm in its acquisition of various regional investment consulting and wealth management firms.
• Represented nonprofit corporations in obtaining tax-exempt status as 501(c)(3) organizations focused on fostering national and international amateur athletic competition.
• Represented a collegiate track and field athlete in negotiating an NIL deal with a leading athletic footwear and apparel company.

Matt is a member of the Association for Corporate Growth, Boston Chapter and the Boston and New Hampshire Bar Associations.

Prior to joining Nutter, Matt was a partner at a national law firm. Earlier in his career, he was a USA Track and Field authorized athlete agent and manager for professional track and field athletes. Matt was also a professional runner, sponsored by Nike, and a member of two U.S. national teams.