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Matt Downer

Of Counsel, Corporate Department

Overview

Matt Downer is of counsel in Paul Hastings’ Fund Finance practice and is based in the firm’s Charlotte office. His practice focuses on fund finance and representing major financial institutions in negotiating and documenting subscription credit facilities, NAV financings and hybrid facilities to private equity, real estate and infrastructure sponsors.

Matt graduated with dual Canadian/American J.D.s from the University of Ottawa and Michigan State University College of Law, respectively, where he served as an editor for the Michigan State University College of Law International Law Review. He earned his B.A. from Dalhousie University.

Education

  • Michigan State University College of Law, J.D. (cum laude) (Staff Member and Editor, Michigan State University College of Law International Law Review)
  • University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, J.D. (cum laude, Dean's List)
  • Dalhousie University, B.A. (Dean's List)

Engagement & Publications

Publications

  • “Real Estate Finance Journal: Investor Letters in Subscription Credit Facilities - Strategic Benefits for SMAs and Concentrated Investor Funds,” Real Estate Finance Journal, Author (Nov. 11, 2025)

Practice Areas

Fund Finance


Languages

Anglais


Admissions

North Carolina Bar


Education

University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, J.D. 2016

Michigan State University College of Law, J.D. 2015

Dalhousie University, B.A. 2011