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David Matthews

David Matthews

USA 2026

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USA

Practice Areas

David Matthews concentrates his practice on structured finance and securitization transactions. He represents US government-sponsored enterprises (GSE), captive finance companies, specialty consumer finance companies and investment firms. David helps these clients to monetize assets through structured finance and securitization transactions or through lending and leveraged asset acquisition arrangements. He also helps companies access the financial markets, deal with regulators like the SEC and navigate shifting economic and regulatory landscapes.

Understanding your business makes negotiating deals easier

David regularly represents parties to public and private transactions involving residential mortgages, auto floorplan loans, small- and mid-ticket equipment loans and leases, and personal loans. He has extensive experience helping clients in the mortgage space, including GSE, private-label and cross-border mortgage and mortgage servicing rights transactions, and he has advised on GSE credit risk transfer programs since their inception.

All of this know-how in a variety of structured finance focus areas eliminates the need for David to "get up to speed" or to have to involve a large attorney team. In fact, his breadth of experience means other attorneys frequently ask him for advice about how legal issues play out and have been addressed in the past.

Professional Memberships

DC Bar Association; New York State Bar Association

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Matthews is noted for his representation of Government Sponsored Enterprises such as Fannie Mae in RMBS securitization deals.

Strengths

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  • David stands out for his exceptional technical expertise in securitization and his ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions. His responsiveness, deep understanding of structured finance and proactive approach to regulatory developments distinguishes him.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBSChambers Guide to the USA
  • Dave brings an understanding of the interplay of the parties in complex transactions. Aside from his excellent legal advice, he is thoughtful and collaborative.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBSChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is one of my go-to counsel. He is consistently responsive and helpful and can really pull apart and analyze complex agreements.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBSChambers Guide to the USA
  • Dave is a highly respected and trusted counsel. His deep knowledge of our transactions and our company are valued.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBSChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is very smart and attuned to our transactions and business.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBSChambers Guide to the USA

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