Matthew W. Abbott
About Matthew W. Abbott
Matthew W. Abbott is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Matthew W. Abbott is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Current Firm: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Education: University of Toronto, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: New York, NY
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