Mr Matthew Worth > Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
100 Bishopsgate
LONDON
EC2N 4AG
England
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Work Department

Fund Finance

Position

Matt Worth is a partner in the Fund Finance practice in London.

Matt’s practice covers all aspects of fund finance and private credit, with a particular focus on advising on NAV financings for private equity sponsors and direct lending. Matt also has significant experience in a broad range of debt finance, including leveraged finance, project and infrastructure finance, special situations and restructuring. He has been recognized by The Legal 500 UK for his work in complex fund financing where it is noted that “his restructuring experience is invaluable to lender clients”.

Prior to joining Cadwalader in 2025, Matt was a counsel in the global loans practice of a major international firm. Previously he served with two global law firms in Hong Kong, where he focused his practice on special situations. While in Hong Kong, Matt was also seconded to the principalling legal Asia team of a leading global investment bank.

Education

LL.B., University of Nottingham

MBA., London Business School

B.A., University of Cambridge

Lawyer Rankings

London > Investment fund formation and management > Fund finance

Significant financial institutions, high-profile lenders and private markets managers are all regular clients of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP’s funds team. The group is noted for its activity on the full range of fund finance products, including subscription and NAV facilities, and GP financings. The group is also well-equipped to advise clients on significant regulatory changes and other portfolio-impacting developments. Key figures include  George Pelling, who leverages his fund focus for various cross-border financings involving financial institutions. Former co-chair Samantha Hutchinson, as well as Nathan Parker, James Hoggett and Sukhvir Basran left the practice to join King & Spalding LLP in the summer of 2024. Doug Murning and Matthew Worth joined from Ashurst in 2025.