Matthew M. Donaher

Partner

(o) 203.325.5040
mdonaher@fdh.com
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Matt represents borrowers and lenders in acquisition and other financing transactions, in both the large cap and middle-market spaces, primarily for private equity sponsors.

Matt’s financing experience encompasses acquisition financings, cash-flow and asset-based financings, refinancings, first lien/second lien transactions, subordinated debt transactions, debtor-in- possession financings, exit financings, and cross-border transactions.

Prior to joining Finn Dixon and Herling, Matt developed his expertise in the debt finance groups of Sherman and Sterling LLP; Paul Hastings LLP; and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, as well as by analyzing the market trends in leveraged finance transactions while at Covenant Review and Xtract Research, LLC. Outside of FDH, Matt lives with his wife, many children, and far too many dogs and cats.

Representative Matters

Representation of a global distributor of pipe and steel products in the refinancing of its existing debt with a US ABL facility and a Colombian ABL facility.
Representation of a portfolio company in its first lien/second lien financing in connection with the acquisition of an executive coaching organization.
Representation of a portfolio company in its first lien/second lien financing in connection with the acquisition of a digital real estate appraisal company and numerous add-on acquisitions.
Representation of a portfolio company in its first lien/second lien financing in connection with the acquisition of a sporting goods company and numerous add-on acquisitions.
Representation of an SBIC Fund, as agent and lender, in a second lien financing of an engineering design and consulting firm, and an add-on acquisition thereto.
Representation of an SBIC Fund, as agent and purchaser, in a split-lien financing of a technology support company, and the intercreditor issues arising in connection with its ABL financing.
Representation of a high-end clothing company in the refinancing of its existing debt.
Representation of a portfolio company in its term loan financing of the acquisition of a company selling high-end barbeque grills and related products, its subsequent ABL working capital facility, and add-on acquisitions.