Pierson Ferdinand Adds M&A and Private Capital Talent in London
Matthew Rebus brings diverse corporate experience to PierFerd’s UK office
London, UK – December 5, 2024 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd”), one of the world’s fastest-growing law firms renowned for its commitment to client service excellence and innovation, announces the appointment of Matthew Rebus as Junior Partner.
Matthew joins PierFerd’s Corporate Department in London, UK, arriving from premier Canadian law firm, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, based in Toronto.
He brings diverse corporate law experience to PierFerd, specializing in M&A, fund formation, private equity, venture capital, securities, structured finance, and securitization.
Matthew’s clients include both public and private entities ranging from institutional investors to high growth companies. Matthew has advised clients on market leading transactions such as: merger and acquisition transactions for both strategic and private equity participants; corporate governance and restructurings; fund formation and capital raises; and material commercial agreements.
Matthew’s recent representative matters include: a US$350 million private strategic sale in the manufacturing industry; a US$150 million cross-border private equity acquisition; multiple roll up transactions for a private equity and strategic acquirors in both the healthcare and deathcare industries with an aggregate value of approximately US$300 million; advising Kellogg Company in their separation into two independent, publicly traded companies, Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co; the take private transaction of Smart Employee Benefits, an insurance software company; and the take private transaction of Apollo Healthcare, a white label beauty product company.
Michael Pierson, Co-Chairman of Pierson Ferdinand, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Matthew to Pierson Ferdinand. He brings invaluable M&A and private capital experience to our London office; enhancing our presence in the UK and responding to our clients’ demand for additional strength in securities, structured finance, and securitization. We have confidence in Matthew and believe he will enhance our ability to offer our clients the highest-quality service.”
Matthew Rebus, Junior Partner at Pierson Ferdinand, commented:
“I am thrilled to join Pierson Ferdinand. The dynamic growth of PierFerd this year has been hugely impressive as has its embrace of cutting-edge technology. It is an exciting opportunity for the next chapter of my legal career.”
Peter Finding, Managing Partner – London, at Pierson Ferdinand, added:
“Matthew’s arrival at PierFerd complements our long-term strategy of hiring industry-leading, entrepreneurial, talent – strengthening our London office as we continue to attract new clients from across the City and further afield.”
Matthew holds a J.D. in Law and a bachelor’s degree, with honors, in Economics from Western University.
PierFerd’s Junior Partners are high-potential attorneys, typically with five-to-seven years’ experience. Junior Partners receive direct guidance from PierFerd’s Partners, often becoming key elements within a Partner’s practice and / or succession plan. This novel approach helps PierFerd overcome the long-standing challenges faced by distributed-model peers in the industry.
About PierFerd
Pierson Ferdinand LLP is an international law firm serving clients globally from 25+ markets. Its 190+ partners practice in 80+ areas of law, including corporate, employment and executive compensation, intellectual property, litigation, private clients & estates, and tax. Its partners have a reputation for excellence and significant experience practicing in preeminent law firms, corporate legal departments, and government.[1]
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[1] In London, the firm operates as Pierson Ferdinand UK LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number OC449880. It is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with registered number 8006801. Pierson Ferdinand UK is connected with its affiliate in the United States, Pierson Ferdinand LLP, although they are two separate legal entities.
The word “partner” denotes a member of Pierson Ferdinand UK or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications.
