Matthew Monteith practices primarily in the areas of business and finance. Matthew represents commercial banks, venture capital investors, private equity funds, tax credit financiers and other senior and junior lending institutions, as well as emerging growth companies and other corporate borrowers, in connection with a variety of commercial transactions including term and revolving credit facilities, mezzanine financings, acquisitions and dispositions, preferred equity investments, entity formation, and general corporate and contracting matters.
Prior to joining Shipman & Goodwin, Matthew spent a year at Connecticut Innovations, Incorporated, which is the arm of the State of Connecticut responsible for technology investing and innovation.
Distinctions
· CALI Excellence Awards for Class Performance in First Year Legal Writing and Second Year Legal Writing
· Associate Chief Justice, Moot Court Board
· President, Sports and Entertainment Law Society
Professional Affiliations
· American Bar Association
· Connecticut Bar Association
· Hartford County Bar Association
· Connecticut Venture Group
· H.Y.P.E. (Hartford Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs)
Community Involvement
· Pro Bono Security Deposit Clinic
· Fred D. Wish School Volunteer Tutor Program
Experience
Tax Credit Film Financing of the Motion Picture entitled "Frozen Ground"
Tax Credit Film Financing of the Motion Picture entitled "Broken City"
Tax Credit Film Financing of the Motion Picture entitled "Lay the Favorite"
Pre-Development Financing of the Motion Picture entitled "Sin City 2"
Tax Credit Financing / Equity Investment for the Motion Picture entitled "The Mule"
Events
March 13, 2012, Central Connecticut State University Elevator Pitch Contest
January 18, 2012, Winter 2012 Northeast Private Equity Conference