Matthew T. Clark - Needham, MA

Matthew Clark's practice encompasses a broad range of real estate finance matters, with a concentration in the origination, acquisition, syndication, foreclosure, workout and disposition of mortgage loans, high-yield debt, B-notes, participations and mezzanine financings. Mr. Clark has significant experience in the financing of distressed and under-performing mortgage debt, representing lenders and borrowers alike. Most recently, he has represented Special Servicers, Rake Bond Holders and B Note Holders in connection with the resolution of complex distressed capital stacks.

Mr. Clark has extensive experience in the restructuring and workout of complex distressed-debt structures. 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. 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.