AE Industrial Partners, a private equity firm specializing in national security, aerospace and industrial services, appointed of Matthew J. Friendly as general counsel. He will oversee the firm’s legal strategy, including fund formation, transaction guidance and regulatory compliance.
“Matthew is a highly accomplished attorney with a strong background in the intricacies of private equity and deep experience in structuring deals,” Michael Greene, co-CEO and managing partner at AE Industrial Partners, said. “As we continue to grow, we are pleased to add his counsel, business acumen and transaction expertise to further our investment strategy.”
Friendly brings with him more than a decade of experience advising corporations and representing companies and private equity sponsors in highly regulated industries. He was previously a partner at the global law firm McDermott Will & Emery, where he led deal counsel for private equity transactions on the buy-side and sell-side, earning him the title of ‘Rising Star’ from Super Lawyers from 2021 through 2024.
“AE industrial’s target markets of national security, aerospace, and industrial services are complex and require an in-depth understanding of the nuances of the deal process,” Friendly said. “I look forward to working with the AE Industrial team as a business partner, providing legal support to help drive the firm’s brand and growth initiatives.”
Friendly received a bachelor of arts in government from Harvard College and a juris doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law.
