Atty. Matt Couper

Atty. Matt Couper

Matt acts for leading domestic and international private equity firms, boards, founders and existing shareholder groups. He advises management teams on buy-out and follow-on transactions and fund governance, and corporates in transport, mining services, pharmaceuticals and childcare industries on commercial contracting.

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Profile Summary

About Matt Couper at a glance

Matt Couper is a business and m&a attorney, practicing at Thomsons. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Law (2027), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2027), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2027). Serands clients in Brisbane and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matt acts for leading domestic and international private equity firms, boards, founders and existing shareholder groups
  • He advises management teams on buy-out and follow-on transactions and fund governance, and corporates in transport, mining services, pharmaceuticals and childcare industries on commercial contracting
  • Matt advises on private M&A and strategic investment transactions, structuring and due diligence, acquisitions and divestments, management equity arrangements and fund formation and governance
  • He also drafts and negotiates significant commercial contracts including supply and distribution agreements, joint venture agreements, service agreements and consultancy agreements
  • Matt has extensive experience advising leading private equity firms on management buy-out and follow-on transactions, management shareholding terms and fund formation
  • His practice covers the full private equity lifecycle from initial capital deployment through portfolio company management to exit
  • He regularly advises both sponsor-side and management-side on equity structuring and governance arrangements
  • Matt's specialist focus on unregulated M&A and private equity distinguishes him from generalist corporate practitioners
  • His experience advising both sponsors and management teams gives him a comprehensive view of how these transactions are structured from multiple perspectives

Practice Areas Explained

Matt Couper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matt Couper handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matt Couper

Where is Matt Couper's law office located?
Matt Couper's law practice is located in Brisbane. The firm is Thomsons. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matt Couper handle?
Matt Couper focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Matt Couper for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matt Couper received?
Matt Couper's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law
- 2027
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2027
Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law, Brisbane (Australia)
- 2026

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