Matthew T. Clark

Matthew Clark’s practice encompasses a broad range of finance and real estate matters, with a concentration in the origination, acquisition, syndication and disposition of mortgage loans, high-yield debt, B-notes, participations and mezzanine financings. Recently, Mr. Clark has represented a number of clients in connection with the acquisition of domestic loan portfolios from European banks and frequently represents lenders in connection with distressed-note financings and repurchase facilities.

Mr. Clark also has extensive experience in the restructuring and workout of complex distressed-debt structures. He frequently represents mortgage and mezzanine lenders in connection with the workout, foreclosure and restructuring of mortgage and mezzanine loans. He has also represented a large number of life insurance companies, investment banks, commercial banks and other institutional investors in connection with the origination, purchase and sale of complex commercial mortgage loans, mezzanine financings and credit facilities. Mr. Clark has originated loans secured by all major asset types, with a special emphasis on “specialty assets,” including hotels, life-science facilities, condominiums, housing cooperatives and data and telecommunication centers.

Mr. Clark is an active participant in several trade organizations, most recently as a member of the committee responsible for preparing the CRE Finance Council's Model Representations and Warranties. A frequent lecturer and author on matters relating to real estate finance, Mr. Clark is also a founding contributor to Dechert LLP's finance and real estate blog, Crunchedcredit.com.

Education

Boston College, B.A., 1997
Boston College Law School, J.D., 2000, Cum laude

Bar Admissions/Qualifications

Massachusetts
Pennsylvania

Memberships

CRE Finance Council (CREFC)
CRE Finance Council Representations and Warranties Committee
CREFC Accounting Policy Committee
Mortgage Bankers Association
Boston Bar Association

Publications and Lectures