About
Matthew F. Hacker, partner at Reed Smith LLP in Boston, represents private equity sponsors on acquisitions and sales. He advises growth equity investors and independent sponsors on leveraged buyouts. He counsels clients on corporate matters across the life of an investment. He handles deals in health care, life sciences, and industrials. He works on domestic and cross-border deals in software, technology, and consumer products and services. He earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2016 and a B.A. from Tufts University in 2010. Alongside his acquisitions and divestitures, he represents clients in leveraged buyouts and growth equity financings.
Who is a good fit for Matthew F. Hacker
- Private equity sponsors acquiring health care and life sciences companies.
- Growth equity investors and independent sponsors structuring a leveraged buyout.
- Independent sponsors completing a domestic or cross-border divestiture.
- Corporate acquirers buying companies in software, technology, or consumer products and services.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2016
- Tufts University, B.A., 2010
- Bar admissions
- Massachusetts, New York
Recognition
- Included in The Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch list for Corporate Law, 2024.
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Matthew F. Hacker appears on The Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch list. The 2024 listing is for Corporate Law.