| Matthew Le Master focuses his practice in the areas of business transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, hospitality, real estate and finance. He has a wide range of merger and acquisition experience, ranging from the creation of high-tech joint ventures to the sale of timberlands. Matthew has particular experience in the hospitality industry, and has handled the acquisition, disposition, financing and franchising of numerous hotel properties. Selected Experience Red Lion Hotel Anaheim Maingate Hotel acquisition. International Paper Manufacturing Company Assisted client in the acquisition of entitlements from Clallam County, Wash. Doubletree Guest Suites Seattle, Southcenter Represented client throughout the negotiation and acquisition of a hotel property. Wirrulla, Ltd. Managed acquisition of real property and negotiation of long-term lease with Walgreens Co. MasterPark LLC Negotiated and closed acquisition of parking site and adjacent real property. The Peninsula Group Managed disposition of multiple hotel properties and subsequent 1031 reinvestments. Alaska Permanent Fund Provide counsel and negotiate and draft complex office leases. Cathedral Hill Hotel Negotiation and disposition of a historic San Francisco hotel. International Paper Manufacturing Company Negotiated the sale of real property to a cement manufacturer and the disposition of industrial site to Port of Port Angeles. Bio Marin Pharmaceuticals Negotiated and managed disposition of pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Novato, Calif. Seattle Storm Represented acquiring entity in acquisition of a WNBA franchise. Granite Building Products, Inc. Represented acquiring entity in acquisition of retail building products company. Resurrection Bay Negotiated acquisition of fish processing facility and managed acquisition of all applicable entitlements and licenses. Starbucks Coffee Company Represented client in its acquisition of Starbucks' equity partner in its Hawaii and Puerto Rico operations. Doubletree Hotel Dallas Near the Galleria Represented client throughout the negotiation and acquisition of a hotel property. Holiday Inn Negotiated the acquisition, financing and property improvement plan of the Holiday Inn Select La Mirada Hotel. Bio Marin Pharmaceuticals Negotiated the acquisition of a pharmaceuticals factory and secured acquisition financing. Arrow Metals Represented client in asset sale of scrap metal business. Planet ATE Assisted with disposition of computer component manufacturer. Alsher Titania Corporate counsel in development of nanotechnologies joint venture. INCA Engineers Represented shareholders in sale of engineering consulting firm. Connelly Skis Negotiated a multi-phased stock transfer and the sale of water ski manufacturing company. Additional Qualifications
- Captain, U.S. Army; obtained Airborne and Ranger qualifications
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Professional and Community Activities
- Bellevue Rotary Club, 2002-present; Director, 2004-2007
- Business Law Section, Washington State Bar Association – Immediate Past Chair, 2009-present; Chair, 2008-2009; Chair-Elect and Treasurer, 2007-2008; Chair, Mid-Year Meeting, June 2007; Vice-Chair, 2006-2007; Recorder, 2005-2006; Co-chair, Publications Committee, 2002-2005
- Washington State Business Leaders Network, Board Member, 2006-2009
- Washington Attorneys Assisting Community Organizations (WAACO), Board Member, 2008-present
- Hire America's Heroes, Board Member, 2007-2009
- American Bar Association, Committee on State and Local Bar Relations, 2007-present
- American Bar Association, Negotiated Acquisitions Committee, 2006-present
- Advisory Board, Seattle University Directors Academy, 2007-2009
- King County Bar Association, Corporate/In-House Section, Co-Chair, 2003-2005
- King County Bar Association, Community Involvement Committee, Chair, 2002-2003
- King County Bar Association, Board of Trustees, Young Lawyer Division, 2001-2002
- Advance Bellevue, 2002
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Professional Recognition
- Selected to “Washington Rising Stars” and “Washington Super Lawyers,” Law & Politics
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Education J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1997 B.S., University of Oregon, 1990 * Denotes experience completed at a prior firm | |