Matthew A. Block Member

Atlanta, GA

Matt Block joined Dow Lohnes in 1999 and concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. His practice involves a number of industries, with a particular focus on media and communications. Mr. Block has represented clients in a variety of transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures (both auctions and negotiated sales), joint ventures and other strategic transactions. Mr. Block also provides general corporate services to clients relating to entity formation, organization and governance, as well as drafting a wide range of commercial agreements.

Prior to joining Dow Lohnes, Mr. Block was a litigator in the Atlanta offices of two international law firms where he represented clients in commercial disputes and product liability cases.

Memberships and Activities

Member - American Bar Association - Sections and Committees:
    Section on Business Law
        Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions
        Subcommittee on Model Stock Purchase Agreement
        Revisions
        Subcommittee on Dictionary of M&A Terms
    Forum on Communications Law

Board of Directors - Member at Large, Corporate Counsel Section of the Atlanta Bar Association

Member - State Bar of Georgia, Business Law Section

Member - Kiwanis International (Buckhead-Atlanta Club)

News

May 07, 2007: Oak Hill Capital Acquires Television Stations from New York Times Company

January 11, 2007: Dow Lohnes Announces New Partner Matthew Block

mblock@dowlohnes.com

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