
Matthew Hilowitz
AssociateAbout
EXPERIENCE
- Represented a US real estate private equity sponsor in connection with the formation of multiple joint ventures with several operating partners to acquire and develop real estate collectively valued at over US$1 billion
- Represented a US real estate private equity fund in connection with a US$750 million programmatic joint venture to acquire, develop and manage built-to-rent assets throughout the US
- Represented a US investment management company in connection with the formation of a real estate private equity fund
- Represented various types of investors, including sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, funds of funds, and family offices, in their investments in newly formed and established funds
- Represented a Fortune 500 company on the tax implications of the sale of one of its product lines in exchange for cash and equity valued at approximately US$6.9 billion
- Represented a private equity fund on the tax implications of its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of a global manufacturing company for approximately US$550 million
Education
- J.D., Boston University School of Law
- LL.M., Taxation, Boston University School of Law
- B.S., Business Administration, State University of New York at Geneseo
Publications
- Co-author, "REIT Tax News," a quarterly publication designed to help identify significant legal developments across the REIT tax landscape
- Co-author, "IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Impacting the Determination of Domestically Controlled REIT Status," Practical Guidance, December 29, 2022
Media Mentions
- Mentioned, "Blue Vista, UBS, Extra Space Start $600M Self-Storage Venture," Law360, November 19, 2025
Connect
Phone
+1 312 368 2103
(Work, Chicago)


