LAWYER PROFILE
Matthew D. O'Meara

Matthew D. O'Meara

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Matt O'Meara has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in complex debt financing transactions with a focus on domestic and cross-border acquisition finance. He regularly advises clients such as asset managers, banks, finance companies, business development companies, private credit funds, institutional investors, and issuers in structuring, negotiating, and documenting senior and senior-stretch loans, second lien loans, mezzanine financing, unitranche and private equity investments.

In addition, Matt has extensive experience advising creditors on debt restructurings and out-of-court workout matters including restructuring support agreements, debt-for-equity exchanges and Article 9 remedies. He is currently ranked in Chambers for Banking & Finance-Illinois and is a “Recommended Individual” in Legal 500 USA’s Commercial Lending Category.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Banking & Finance - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Matthew O'Meara's clients include direct lending finance companies. He handles cross-border financings, among other matters.

Private Credit - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Matthew O'Meara is the global head of Mayer Brown's private credit group. He is a highly regarded lawyer who is active in both domestic and cross-border transactions.

Strengths

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  • I always appreciate Matthew's willingness to thoroughly answer my questions and take the time to explain things I may not understand fully. He is very knowledgeable.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Mayer Brown LLP (182)

California

California: Northern

District of Columbia

Illinois

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