Varnum is pleased to announce that Matthew Crowe has joined the firm’s Business and Corporate Practice Team as a partner in the Grand Rapids office.
Crowe brings more than a decade of experience advising closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, boards, and business leaders, with a background that includes private practice and service as in-house counsel. He represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions and advises on corporate governance, as well as borrowers and lenders in commercial financing transactions.
“Matt’s experience in private practice and as in-house counsel strengthens the support we provide to businesses and their leadership teams,” said Gabe Edelson, leader of the Business and Corporate Practice Team. “He understands the legal and operational challenges our clients face, and we are pleased to welcome him to Varnum.”
In his transactional practice, Crowe guides clients through deal structuring, negotiations, documentation, and closing across industries including health care, automotive, manufacturing, technology, retail, and food and beverage. He also serves as outside general counsel to closely held businesses, advising on commercial contracts, ownership and management issues, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance.
Prior to joining Varnum, Crowe operated his own law firm after serving as senior in-house counsel and as a law firm partner. Outside of his practice, he serves as vice president and trustee of Opera Grand Rapids.
