Bio

Matthew Carter focuses his practice on corporate and securities matters, with a particular emphasis on representing issuers and investment banks in public and private securities transactions. Mr. Carter has significant experience advising permanent capital vehicles such as business development companies and closed-end funds. In addition, Mr. Carter advises clients on the formation and structuring of investment advisers and private funds. He also represents private equity and strategic buyers and sellers in corporate transactions and advises clients on corporate governance and other general corporate matters. Mr. Carter is recognized for his work in capital markets: debt offerings by the Legal 500 US. Prior to joining Dechert, Mr. Carter served as legislative counsel to a member of the United States House of Representatives.