Matt Benson

Matt is a Shareholder in the Corporate Department at Sheehan Phinney. Previously with Cook Little, he advises his business clients on a variety of legal and business issues. Matt represents entrepreneurs of all types and at all stages of their businesses, from start-up to exit. In his work with start-ups and other privately held companies, Matt has counseled his clients on a variety of corporate matters, including entity formation, obtaining angel round financing, venture capital or other debt and/or equity financing, executive and employee compensation, contract issues, equity ownership matters, and exit strategy issues. He also advises his technology-related companies on a wide range of matters specific to them, including software licensing, licensing of intellectual property, and website development matters. Matt also advises doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals on a variety of matters, including ownership issues, the buying and selling of medical practices, and negotiating employment and other contracts with hospitals. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Matt Benson included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors NH Magazine 2023 Top Lawyer, Corporate Law Martindale Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated Chambers USA, Corporate/Commercial Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Manchester Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Law Best Lawyers of America ®, Corporate Law, Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Technology Law New England Super Lawyers®, Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities and Corporate Finance Other Sources of Feedback About Matt Benson Included on the 2021New England Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2020 New England Super Lawyers list 2019 New England Super Lawyers list 2018 New England Super Lawyers list 2017 New England Super Lawyers list 2009 New England Super Lawyers list 2008 New England Super Lawyers list 2007 New England Super Lawyers list

• Shareholder

• New Hampshire

• New Hampshire Bar Association
• Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Tech Alliance (NHTA)
• Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority
• Board of Directors of the National Finance Authority
• 2014 Graduate, Leadership New Hampshire