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Matthew D. Ahlers

Partner

St. Louis
phone: 314.345.6624
fax: 314.480.1505

email: [email protected]

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Overview

Matt assists real estate developers, lenders and investors in their efforts nationwide.

Matt represents clients in complex real estate transactions, often including development incentives and tax credits. He works with clients throughout the country on state and federal rehabilitation Historic Tax Credit (HTC) transactions – including revitalization of older buildings and commercial spaces – and New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) deals. He also advises clients on a wide variety of real estate financing matters, including:

Sales and acquisitions
Complex financing transactions
Economic development incentives
Leasing
Community Improvement Districts (CID)
Transportation Development Districts (TDD)

No matter what the client’s need, Matt always enjoys identifying opportunities to achieve business goals and streamlining the deal to achieve a successful closing.

Industry

Real Estate, Development, & Construction

Services

Banking & Finance

Business Succession Planning

Capital Markets

Corporate Real Estate

Development Incentives & Tax Credits

Mergers & Acquisitions

Securities & Corporate Governance

Startups

Recognition

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
- Real Estate Law, 2022-2025

Education

J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
- magna cum laude
M.A., Maryville University
- Secondary Education
- summa cum laude
B.A., Truman State University
- History
- summa cum laude

Admissions

Missouri

Professional Memberships and Certifications

The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
The Missouri Bar

Languages

Spanish, conversant

Featured Experience

Client Acquires 109 Taco Bell Locations in Four States

Second in command, Matt worked with investor client VantEdge on the acquisition of 109 Taco Bell fast-food restaurant locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. The acquisition had a number of components, including corporate, financing, securities and real estate. Matt handled the real estate component, assuring the compliance and suitability of all sites.

News Releases | August 15, 2024

More than 150 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch

News Releases | August 17, 2023

More than 140 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch

News Releases | August 18, 2022

More than 80 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch

Media Mentions | December 07, 2021

Law360 Pulse: Husch Blackwell Touts Diversity Of New Partner Class (log-in required)

News Releases | December 06, 2021

Husch Blackwell Elects 36 to 2022 Partnership Class

News Releases | August 19, 2021

More than 70 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch"

Outside the Office

Matt’s favorite sports teams are the St. Louis Cardinals and his kids’.

An avid sports fan and the father of three, Matt spends much of his personal time cheering on his two oldest kids playing baseball, basketball and soccer.

Community Leadership

Brentwood Swim Club, Board of Directors, 2014-present; President, 2016-present
St. Mary Magdalen Athletic Association, 2016-present