BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ae Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a prominent private equity firm specializing in Aerospace, National Security, and Industrial Services, has announced the appointment of Matthew J. Friendly as its new General Counsel. Friendly will be responsible for spearheading the firm’s legal strategy, encompassing crucial areas such as fund formation, transaction execution, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Michael Greene, Co-CEO and Managing Partner at AE Industrial Partners, commented on the appointment, stating, “Matthew is a distinguished attorney whose deep understanding of private equity intricacies and deal structuring makes him an invaluable addition to our team. As AE Industrial Partners continues on its growth trajectory, we are confident that his expert counsel, sharp business insight, and extensive transaction experience will significantly bolster our investment strategy.”
Friendly joins AE Industrial Partners with over ten years of experience advising corporations and representing both companies and private equity sponsors within highly regulated sectors. Prior to this role, he was a respected partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, a global law firm, where he was recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ by Super Lawyers from 2021 to 2024. His leadership at McDermott Will & Emery involved guiding deal counsel for numerous private equity transactions, representing both buyers and sellers.
Expressing his enthusiasm for his new position, Matthew J. Friendly remarked, “AE Industrial Partners’ focus on the specialized markets of National Security, Aerospace, and Industrial Services presents a unique and intricate deal environment. I am eager to collaborate with the team at AE Industrial as a strategic business partner, offering legal expertise to support the firm’s brand enhancement and strategic growth ambitions.”
Matthew J. Friendly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Harvard College and a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, underscoring his strong academic foundation for his legal career.
About AE Industrial Partners:
AE Industrial Partners is a private equity powerhouse managing $5.6 billion in assets, with a focused investment strategy targeting specialized markets, including national security, aerospace, and industrial services. The firm boasts a portfolio of over 130 investments in leading companies, leveraging its profound industry knowledge, operational expertise, and a robust network of relationships. Committed to value creation through close collaboration with portfolio company management, AE Industrial Partners actively invests across private equity, venture capital, and aerospace leasing sectors.
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