Matthew Moisan represents growth-stage companies in structuring, formation, growth, and exits while providing practical, effective, business-minded counsel based on a keen awareness of the entrepreneurial lifecycle. Matthew has a unique way of deciphering his clients’ goals and an ability to turn complex legal issues into actionable business items. While his representation often begins when a company is merely an idea on the back of a napkin, he is also frequently engaged when the stakes are the highest: negotiating the sale of the business.
Additionally, Matthew has significant experience representing venture capital, hedge funds, and private equity funds in private company investments. His representation of parties on both sides of these transactions enables him to anticipate the opposition’s concerns, resulting in a more efficient and favorable outcome for his clients.
He currently serves on the New York City Bar Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Committee. Matthew was previously the chair of the Emerging Companies and Venture Practice Group of an Am Law 200 firm, an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design where he taught Business Regulations and Practices, and chairman of the New York State Bar Association’s Business Organizations Committee.
Publications
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"The Importance of an 83(b) Election for Startup Founders," GrowthStudio
(May 2, 2022).
Authors: Anthony Provenzano, Irina Pisareva, Hillary Webb, and Matthew Moisan
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"Poison Pill: A Strategic Defense, But Not Quite A Magic Pill," GrowthStudio
(May 2, 2022).
Authors: Lex Eley, Matthew Moisan, and Debbie Lin
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"Biden Signed It!" GrowthStudio
(March 9, 2022).
Authors: Matthew Moisan
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"Pro Rata Rights Explained," GrowthStudio
(February 15, 2022).
Authors: Justin Lurie, Matthew Moisan, and Steve Ryan
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"Board, Officer, or Stockholder Approval? When Each is Required," GrowthStudio
(February 2, 2022).
Authors: Jon O’Connell, Ryan Flynn and Matthew Moisan.
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"Emerging Companies 101: 6 Avoidable Mistakes," GrowthStudio
(January 30, 2022).
Authors: Jon O’Connell, Ryan Flynn and Matthew Moisan.
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"Valuation Caps, Discounts, and the Valuation of Your Startup," GrowthStudio
(January 26, 2022).
Authors: Matthew Pelnar, Matthew Moisan and Ryan Flynn.
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"When Does Pitching Become Fraud? What Startup Founders Can Learn From The Elizabeth Holmes Trial," Forbes
(December 22, 2021).
Authors: Matthew Moisan.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"Payroll Obligations During Liquidity Crunch Crisis – Implications and Responses,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(March 13, 2023).
Contacts: Eric Su, Ira M. Saxe, Matthew Moisan, Thomas P. Gies, Debbie Lin, Anthony G. Provenzano, Kristy J. Wrigley-Durer
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"Choice of Entity for the Startup Business,"
Corporate Alert
(November 7, 2022).
Contacts: Matthew Moisan, Eric Homsi, Matthew Repetto
Press Coverage
Firm News & Announcements