Overview

Matthew J.D. Downer is a Banking & Finance Associate in Mayer Brown's Charlotte office. His practice centres on fund finance, where he represents lenders in negotiating and documenting subscription credit facilities for private equity and real estate funds. Before joining Mayer Brown, he practised as a corporate and securities associate in the Toronto office of an international law firm. Downer is admitted in both Ontario and North Carolina, supporting the identity match to the Canadian target record and his current cross-border practice. He earned Canadian and American J.D. degrees from the University of Ottawa and Michigan State University College of Law, graduating cum laude from both programs. At Michigan State, he served as a staff member and editor of the law school's International Law Review. He also holds a B.A. from Dalhousie University, where he was named to the Dean's List.

Practice Areas

• Banking & Finance
• Fund Finance

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2017 (ON)