Atty. Matthew C. Darch
Matt Darch is a partner in the Technology & IP Transactions group. Matt’s practice focuses on advising clients on technology and intellectual property issues in corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances, outsourcing and licensing agreements.
Intellectual Property Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Matthew C. Darch at a Glance
Matthew C. Darch is a real estate, ip, and m&a attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 2013) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew C. Darch
- Matt Darch is a partner in the Technology & IP Transactions group
- Matt’s practice focuses on advising clients on technology and intellectual property issues in corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances, outsourcing and licensing agreements
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew C. Darch's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew C. Darch handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Matthew C. Darch is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Matthew C. Darch is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
Matthew C. Darch is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Matthew C. Darch
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew C. Darch's practice in the field of real estate, ip, and m&a.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, ip, and m&a, Matthew C. Darch can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Matthew C. Darch attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Matthew C. Darch Handles in Chicago
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