Matthew J. Ertman

Investment Fund Formation

Matthew has extensive experience working with both sponsors and investors to form and capitalize a variety of investment funds, from private equity, hedge, and debt funds, to those structured as impact, venture capital, and more. Recent funds exceed multiple billions of dollars and cover sectors including technology, real estate, opportunity zones, and entertainment.

As the regulatory environment governing investment funds becomes increasingly complex, Matthew ensures fund advisers comply with federal and state rules regarding notice filings, registration, and investment advisor licensing requirements.

M&A Transactions

Matthew works with corporate and middle-market clients on a variety of Merger & Acquisition (M&A) deals and recently represented a client in the successful acquisition of an NBA team.

Additional deals include representing an entertainment investment fund's purchase of a 50% interest in one of the largest syndicated television franchises from Goldman Sachs; advising the selling shareholders of a technology company in a merger with Twitter; representing the purchaser of an action sports television channel; representing the purchaser of several ski resort companies; representing the seller of an airplane tire distributor; representing the seller of a specialty oil manufacturer; and representing the shareholders of an electronic gaming company in the sale of the business to Sega Holdings USA.

Corporate Finance

Matthew helps companies of all sizes raise money to fund investments, make acquisitions, and finance operations. Among notable deals, he assisted a publicly held biotechnology company on two separate Private Investments in Public Equity (PIPE) offerings; counseled the underwriter in a $358 million secondary public offering of securities for a global supplier of lasers, optics, and components; and advised an online mortgage company in a $150 million credit facility from JPMorgan.

In real estate finance matters, Matthew has vast experience in equity offerings for acquiring commercial, industrial, hospitality, student housing, and residential projects.

Commercial Transactions

Companies seek out Matthew’s leadership in handling their significant commercial transactions. His counsel extends to enterprises whose activities touch and cross foreign borders. He most notably represented a top auto manufacturer in a complex agreement with another auto company to build their cars in Mexico. He represented his auto manufacturing client in negotiating logistics and shipping agreements relating to shipping vehicles across the U.S. border and producing and supplying parts, among other critical contracts.

Community Activities

• Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House, Board of Trustees (2009-2016)

Accolades

• Named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's “Top 100 Lawyers” list (2024) 
• Named by Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the 40 most prominent dealmakers in Los Angeles
• Fundraiser of the Year, Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House (2010)