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    Matthew W. Mullen

    Partner / Community Development Finance Practice Group Leader


    • Washington, DC
    • Office+1 202.585.8128
    • mmullen@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Matthew W. Mullen is the leader of the firm’s Community Development Finance practice, and a member of the firm’s Policy Committee. He advises clients on all aspects of community development financing, including tax credit financing involving low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs), new markets tax credits (NMTCs), and historic rehabilitation tax credits (HRTCs).

    Practice Areas

    Community Development FinanceReal EstateSecurities & Governance LitigationOpportunity ZonesLow Income Housing Tax CreditsNew Markets Tax Credits

    Industries

    Real Estate

    /My focus

    I assist large corporations, real estate owners, and public-private ventures in identifying and analyzing the acquisition and management of various tax credit investments. In addition, I conduct due diligence on behalf of federal LIHTC investors to identify and quantify real estate, tax, and sponsor-related risks. I provide tax analysis, financial modeling, and transaction structuring options for projects using LIHTCs, HRTCs, and NMTCs, and have managed state tax credit monetization programs providing advisory services for the acquisition of certificated and bifurcated state credits.

    My practice involves the representation of both for-profit and nonprofit real estate developers. I advise my developer clients in all aspects of project development, rehabilitation, and operation with a focus on mitigating developer risk and achieving a timely and cost-effective closing. In addition, my practice involves assisting my clients on exit strategies upon the conclusion of the investment’s compliance period.

    Problem Solving

    I pride myself as a “problem solver.” Most tax credit transactions involve multiple financing sources and transaction participants with varying levels of understanding of program requirements. I simplify transaction complexities with a goal of achieving a smooth financing closing for my clients.

    Industry Leadership

    I am a frequent speaker at national tax credit industry conferences, speaking on various investor-, developer-, and deal structuring-related panels.

    /Looking ahead

    I have been following developments in the potential infrastructure tax credit and how such opportunity will affect both my developer and investor clients.

    /Insights

    • “Investor Panel/Market Update,” ABA's Forum on Affordable Housing Community & Development Law 2024 Annual Meeting, Washington DC, May 23, 2024

    /In the news

    • Law360

      Law360 names attorneys who moved up the firm ranks in Q2

      This article on notable partner-level promotions during Q2 includes the appointment of Providence Labor & Employment partner Stacie Collier to Chief Talent Officer. In addition, NP’s recent appointments to department heads and practice group leaders were included: San Francisco Complex Commercial Disputes partner Tony Barron as Litigation Department chair, Boston Private Equity & Investment Funds partner John Beals as Investment Funds practice group leader, Boston Corporate partner Chris Keefe as Business & Finance Department chair, Los Angeles Corporate partner Shahzad Malik as Tax team co-leader, Washington DC Community Development Finance partner Matt Mullen as Community Development Finance practice group leader, and Albany Private Equity partner Todd Tidgewell as Corporate practice group leader.
      Aug 18, 2021
    • McKnight’s Senior Living

      People on the move

      The following trade publication covered the appointment of Washington, DC partner Matthew Mullen to lead the Community Development Finance group in their columns of notable executive moves within the industry.
      June 22, 2021
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      People on the move

      The following trade publication covered the appointment of Washington, DC partner Matthew Mullen to lead the Community Development Finance group in their columns of notable executive moves within the industry.
      June 21, 2021
    • Bloomberg Law

      Wake Up Call

      This column of notable legal news highlights the appointment of Washington, DC partner Matthew Mullen to lead the Community Development Finance group.
      June 14, 2021
    • Law360

      Law360 names attorneys who moved up the firm ranks in Q1

      In this roundup of promotions to partner and firm management positions, 14 attorneys from Nixon Peabody are highlighted. The 11 attorneys promoted to partner are Ellie Altshuler, Mark Beaudoin, Erik Birkeneder, Hannah Bornstein, Chris Browning, Barry Carrigan, Keri McWilliams, Matt Mullen, Steven Richard, Charles Tamuleviz and Alison Torbitt. In addition, Kenneth C. Lind was promoted to leader of the firms’ public finance practice group, Justin Thompson was promoted to office managing partner in LA, and Aaron Yowell was promoted to chief innovation officer.

      May 7, 2018

    /Admitted to practice

    Massachusetts
    District of Columbia

    /Education

    New England School of Law, J.D.
    Merrimack College, B.S.B.A., cum laude

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