Overview

Matt Levy acts as outside general counsel to U.S. and foreign clients on complex cross-border transactions, including inbound and outbound investments, international commercial agreements, strategic transactions, international trade, and compliance matters.  Matt co-chairs Faegre Drinker’s firmwide international team, a cross-disciplinary group of attorneys and consultants who advise clients on international and regulatory issues.

Matt’s experience living in Asia gives him insight into the different cultural considerations, legal systems and business practices that affect cross-border projects. Matt has advised on transactions and other corporate and regulatory matters in more than 50 countries and maintains a strong network of trusted global contacts. He represents clients in a broad range of industries, including advanced manufacturing, food and agribusiness, med-tech, alternative energy, and automotive.

International Transactions

Matt advises public and private companies on buy- and sell-side M&A transactions, cross-border agreements, international joint ventures, and other commercial arrangements, including:

  • Share and asset acquisitions
  • Establishing subsidiaries and representative offices
  • Forming joint ventures
  • Negotiating distribution, sales representative, services, and licensing agreements
  • Foreign direct investment
  • Global restructuring
  • Corporate governance

Antitrust

Matt assists clients with filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act in connection with large M&A transactions. He also coordinates and submits premerger notification filings and other regulatory approvals in non-U.S. jurisdictions. 

International Trade

Matt advises on compliance with U.S. trade regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Personal Interests

Matt is the proud father of three active and curious children. When not parenting, he enjoys travel, skiing, golf and cooking.

Insights & Events

Latest
Recorded Webinar October 01, 2025 CLE

What You Need to Know: Mastering International Arbitration Clauses in Cross-Border Contracts - Webinar

An International Business Briefing Webinar
1 min read
媒体报道 June 2025

Matt Levy Discusses International Trade, Major M&A Deals in Profile for The Indiana Lawyer

2 min read
News April 2025

Faegre Drinker Announces 2025 Leadership Transitions and Board Elections

4 min read
News February 2025

Faegre Drinker Team Represents SPS Commerce in its Acquisition of Carbon6 Technologies

2 min read
最新 January 2025

Treasury’s Outbound Investment Security Program Focusing on China Is in Effect (for Now)

America First Trade Policy Memo Directs the Treasury and Commerce Departments to Review
15 min read
最新 January 2025

New HSR Act Size-of-Transaction Increasing to $126.4 Million

Filing Fee Increases Go Into Effect in February 2025
10 min read
最新 January 2025

FTC Announces Record $5.6 Million Gun-Jumping Fine and Reminds Parties of Perils of Prematurely Transferring Beneficial Ownership During HSR Waiting Period

Proposed Settlement for Crude Oil Producers XCL Resources, Verdun Oil, and EP Energy
10 min read
最新 October 2024

HSR Final Rules and Forms Substantially Revised — Considerations Ahead of the Anticipated January Effective Date

6 min read
最新 January 2024

New HSR Act Size-of-Transaction Increasing to $119.5 Million; Filing Fee Increases Going Into Effect Soon

9 min read
Event Recap June 24, 2022

Indianapolis M&A Conference - Indianapolis, IN

1 min read
Insights
媒体报道 June 2025

Matt Levy Discusses International Trade, Major M&A Deals in Profile for The Indiana Lawyer

2 min read
最新 January 2025

Treasury’s Outbound Investment Security Program Focusing on China Is in Effect (for Now)

America First Trade Policy Memo Directs the Treasury and Commerce Departments to Review
15 min read
最新 January 2025

New HSR Act Size-of-Transaction Increasing to $126.4 Million

Filing Fee Increases Go Into Effect in February 2025
10 min read
最新 January 2025

FTC Announces Record $5.6 Million Gun-Jumping Fine and Reminds Parties of Perils of Prematurely Transferring Beneficial Ownership During HSR Waiting Period

Proposed Settlement for Crude Oil Producers XCL Resources, Verdun Oil, and EP Energy
10 min read
最新 October 2024

HSR Final Rules and Forms Substantially Revised — Considerations Ahead of the Anticipated January Effective Date

6 min read
最新 January 2024

New HSR Act Size-of-Transaction Increasing to $119.5 Million; Filing Fee Increases Going Into Effect Soon

9 min read
最新 September 2023

48C Qualified Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit: One Year Into the Inflation Reduction Act

5 min read
最新 August 2023

White House Unveils Plans for Long-Awaited Outbound Investment Screening Mechanism

4 min read
最新 July 2023

China Enacts Updated Counterespionage Law, Increasing Risks for Multinationals Operating in China

5 min read
最新 July 2023

Proposed HSR Rules Upend M&A and Merger Control Review

9 min read
Other Perspectives
  • The Real Reason So Many Asset Managers Are Struggling in China
    Institutional Investor, November 7, 2023
  • 48C Qualified Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit: One Year Into the Inflation Reduction Act
    The Digest, October 2023
  • Trump International Policies — Changes for Financial Services
    Association of Corporate Counsel, Financial Services Committee, Webinar, Indianapolis, Indiana February 22, 2017
  • Protecting IP in China: Threats and Countermeasures
    U.S. Commercial Service, Fort Wayne, Indiana, September 9, 2016
  • U.S. Import/Export Contract Clauses: What You’ve Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
    Manitoba Bar Association Webinar, Manitoba, Canada, May 17, 2016
  • The Changing Rule of Law in Today's China
    America China Society of Indiana, Indianapolis, May 8, 2015
  • Cross-Border Legal Issues for Corporate Counsel
    Kimball International CLE Presentation, Jasper, Indiana, February 26, 2013

Firm Blog Contributions

  • LaborSphere – a resource providing coverage and insights on breaking cases, recently enacted legislation and a broad range of labor issues

Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

  • Advocates for Human Rights — Report to African Commission regarding Human Rights Violations in Cameroon

Professional Associations

  • Indiana State Bar Association — International Law Section, Chair, 2014-16; Chair-Elect, 2013; Secretary, 2010-12

Civic Activities

  • Indiana District Export Council — Board Member
  • America China Society of Indiana — Executive Committee Member

Firm Leadership

  • Co-leader, International Team, 2025-present

Honors

  • Indiana Super Lawyers — Rising Star, International, 2015-18
  • Indianapolis Bar Association Bar Leader Series, 2011-12