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| Matthew Magidson discusses trading in General Motors Co.'s credit-default swaps during a segment of Bloomberg Television's "Bottom Line." |
Matthew A. Magidson is Chair of Lowenstein Sandler's Derivatives Practice Group and a member of the Investment Management Group, which was selected as one of the preeminent practices in the United States for its representation of hedge funds and other private funds (2011 and 2010) and derivatives/private equity work (2011) by Best Law Firms, published by U.S. News and Best Lawyers. Mr. Magidson has more than twelve years of experience negotiating derivatives transactions and trading agreements for hedge funds, corporate end-users, and broker-dealers. Prior to joining the firm, he served as Associate General Counsel at Smith Breeden Associates, Inc. in Chapel Hill, NC, (2005 to 2008) where he focused his practice on negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Repurchase and Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Securities Lending Agreements, Prime Brokerage Agreements, and Master Trade Confirmations; processing OTC derivative confirmations; as well as reviewing and negotiating leveraged loan investments, vendor agreements, and advising on new products. Previously, he was Vice President, Fixed Income at Wachovia Bank, N.A. in Charlotte, NC, (2002 to 2005) where he worked with hedge funds, investment advisors, and large corporate end-users. Mr. Magidson began his legal practice as an associate at Kelly, Hart and Hallman in Fort Worth, TX (1998 to 2000) and then joined Haynes Boone as a Business Transaction Associate (2000 to 2002).
Speaking Engagements:
- Co-panelist, MFA Networking 2012, "Institutional Investor Operational Due Diligence of Hedge Funds" January 29-31, 2012
- Co-panelist, FX Week USA, "Central Clearing, Settlement and Operational Risk New Requirements" July 12, 2011, New York City
- Benchmarking Workshop Leader, "Negotiating and Tailoring Your ISDA Documentation Under the New Regulatory Landscape" February 1, 2011, New York City
- Co-panelist, ACI's Reform and Regulation of Derivative Transactions, "Evaluating the Use of Derivatives by Hedge Funds and Other Pooled Investment Vehicles" January 31, 2011, New York City
- Co-panelist, Managed Funds Association, "Gaining Clarity on OTC Derivatives Clearing Reforms" October 27, 2010, New York City
- Moderator, ExecSense Webinars "Focusing on the Dodd-Frank Act: How it Applies to Derivatives and the Volcker Rule- What Banking Lawyers Need to Know" October 15, 2010
- Co-panelist, Lowenstein Sandler Webinar Series, "The Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010: What This Law Will Mean to Hedge Funds That Trade OTC Derivatives- Webcast," October 12, 2010
- Co-panelist, IvyPlus Fund Manager Business Development Conference - Capital Raise and Compliance Agenda, "The Compliance and Regulatory Environment for Fund Managers," June 15, 2010
- Co-panelist, Understanding the ISDA Master Agreements Conference, "Negotiating the Schedule to the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement," November 10, 2009
- Co-panelist, Lowenstein Sandler webcast, "Trading Best Practices and Legislative Initiatives," August 5, 2009
- Co-panelist, Lowenstein Sandler Roundtable, "Protecting Collateral Against Bank Insolvency Risk," New York, NY, November 8, 2008
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Learning Curve: Negotiating Section 2(a)(iii) In The ISDA Master
Derivatives Week, March 28, 2011
Matthew Magidson,
Joanna Miller-Suna,
Melissa Sullivan
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Derivatives: One Key Focus of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, September 2010
Matthew Magidson
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It's time to Adhere to the Protocol
Investment Management/Derivatives Client Alert, September 1, 2010
Matthew Magidson,
Richard Horne,
Christine Boyle,
Karen R. Abraham,
Melissa Sullivan
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In a New York Law Journal article, Lowenstein Sandler's election of Richard Bernstein and Matthew A. Magidson to Members of the Firm is highlighted.,
New York Law Journal, January 9, 2012
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Matthew Magidson comments on the impact that derivatives trading rules, set to be finalized in 2012, will have on the marketplace.,
Bloomberg Derivatives Law Report, January 9, 2012
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In New Jersey Law Journal, Millburn-Short Hills Patch and Citybizlist.com articles, Lowenstein Sandler's election of Richard Bernstein, Richard J. Horne, Michael T.G. Long and Matthew A. Magidson to Members of the Firm is highlighted.,
New Jersey Law Journal, Millburn-Short Hills Patch, Citybizlist.com, January 2012
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Georgetown University Law Center
(J.D., 1998),
cum laude, editorial staff member, The Tax Lawyer
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University of Minnesota
(M.B.A., 1994),
Finance
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Washington University
(B.S., 1993),
Business Administration
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Texas
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District of Columbia
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New Jersey
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