Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Matt Whited as a shareholder in the firm’s Chicago office, continuing to deepen the bench of its Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Private Equity Practices. He joins the firm from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
“We are delighted to welcome Matt to the firm. His extensive experience in private equity and longstanding commitment to providing excellent client service make him a great fit with our culture,” said Peter H. Lieberman, co-chair of the firm’s Private Equity Practice. “The addition of Matt underscores our ongoing commitment to our Private Equity Practice and providing unparalleled service to our clients.”
Whited advises private equity sponsors and public and private companies on significant corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, general partner (GP)-led secondaries, and other corporate and transactional matters.
“Greenberg Traurig has built an exceptional M&A platform and practice that has seen impressive growth over the past decade—especially in the private equity space,” Whited said. “I’m excited to join such a high-performing team and look forward to helping continue its growth.”
Whited brings a wealth of experience in M&A, with a proven track record of managing numerous large-scale transactions in diversified industries on both the buy and sell-sides. He also has significant experience representing private equity sponsors in GP-led secondaries and continuation fund transactions.