Matt Swartz

Matt Swartz is a corporate and M&A partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, based in Northern Virginia.13 He specializes in representing middle-market and technology companies, particularly in industries such as government contracting, aerospace and defense, software, media, and technology.13

Professional Experience and Expertise

Matt Swartz's practice focuses on:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Growth equity deals
• Venture capital transactions
• Public offerings

He serves as primary outside counsel to many middle market and growth companies, handling transactions both domestically and internationally.13

Client Base

Swartz's clients include:

• Middle-market and technology companies
• Investment funds
• Family offices
• Companies in government contracting, aerospace, defense, software, media, and technology sectors13

Recognition and Reputation

Chambers & Partners, a prestigious legal directory, has ranked Swartz as a Band 2 lawyer in Corporate/M&A for Northern Virginia for 13 consecutive years.2 Clients highly regard him for his:

• "Encyclopedic knowledge" of business law
• Ability to "see around corners and think about the implications of each and every move in a negotiation"13

Education

• J.D. from University of California, Hastings College of the Law (1995)
• B.A. from University of California, Berkeley (1990)3

Bar Admissions

Matt Swartz is admitted to practice law in:

• California
• Virginia3

As a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Matt Swartz is known for his practical, solutions-oriented approach to advising middle market and technology companies and their investors.4