Matt Friendly
Associate
Office: Miami
Years at Firm: 5

What is your favorite part about practicing health care law?

I appreciate that health care is constantly evolving and changing. While the vastness of the field can be intimidating for some, it provides career-making opportunities to gain experience in a sub-specialty and build a reputation within that space. I am also grateful for the heavy volume of deal activity in health care – with no signs of slowing down – which presents constant opportunities to learn, grow and support clients who are shaping the health care landscape.

What is the biggest opportunity and greatest challenge facing clients in your area of focus today? 

The greatest opportunity for many of our clients is selling their business or portfolio company at a time when the market is ripe for health care acquisitions, with valuations trending upwards and buyers with tremendous amounts of capital to deploy. This dealmaking climate presents a challenge for our clients who must determine how to make smart health care investments and navigate a complex regulatory framework once they own the company. That’s where McDermott comes in – our team is experienced in getting deals done and providing creative, business-focused solutions at every stage of the transaction process.

Who is your favorite health care leader or influencer to read, watch or follow and why?

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