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Matthew L. Brust
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Overview

Matthew L. Brust is a Florida corporate attorney in Holland & Knight's West Palm Beach office, where he focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance and tax planning, helping to ensure that his clients navigate the corporate landscape with confidence.

As an experienced corporate counsel, Mr. Brust prides himself on being a strategic partner who helps organizations achieve their goals while maintaining compliance. He has advised executives on critical decisions that have shaped the trajectory of their companies. From complex M&A deals to optimizing tax structures, Mr. Brust has consistently delivered practical, business-focused solutions that have contributed to his clients' success.

Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Brust worked at a regional firm where he represented entrepreneurs in a broad range of corporate matters. Specifically, Mr. Brust represented clients on initial structuring, from correct entity structure to tax planning, and to the eventual sale of the business.

Representative Experience

  • Represented a purchaser in the acquisition of a fertilizer company for purchase price in excess of $5 million
  • Represented a purchaser in the acquisition of a car dealership
  • Represented a security installation company in the acquisition of a human resources company
  • Represented the seller of a pizza franchise in the sale to a franchisor
  • Represented the seller of a landscaping and property maintenance company in the sale to private equity
  • Represented a gastroenterology practice in the sale to private equity for a purchase in excess of $20 million
  • Represented an ophthalmologist practice in the sale to private equity for a purchase price in excess of $9 million
  • Represented a plastic surgery practice in the sale to private equity for a purchase price in excess of $21 million
  • Represented a manufacturer in the sale to a public company for a purchase price in excess of $20 million
  • Represented a nonprofit hospice provider in its affiliation with a national hospice provider for an approximate value in excess of $35 million

  • Served as outside general counsel, providing corporate and real estate advice to a restaurant group
  • Served as outside general counsel, providing corporate and real estate advice to a kava bar franchise
  • Served as outside general counsel, provide corporate advice to an equipment rental corporation

  • Represented multinational organizations on inbound and outbound tax planning
  • Represented entrepreneurs and businesses in implementing efficient tax structures
  • Represented businesses in connection with tax-free reorganizations
  • Represented businesses in connection with implementing effective tax policies

Credentials

Education
  • University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M., Taxation
  • Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., cum laude
  • Webber International University, B.S.
Bar Admissions/Licenses
  • Florida
Memberships
  • Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2024-Present
  • The Florida Bar, Business Law Section and Tax Section, 2019-Present
Honors & Awards
  • Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers magazine, Mergers and Acquisitions, 2023, 2024
  • Naples Illustrated, Top Lawyers, Business/Corporate, 2023, 2024