Matthew D. Gobel

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200 East Saint Julian Street
PO Box 9848
Savannah, GA 31412-0048

Tel 912.236.0261
Fax 912.236.4936

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Matt Gobel is an associate in HunterMaclean’s Corporate practice group, where he advises public and private companies, private equity firms, and family offices on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, minority equity investments, corporate restructurings, and commercial arrangements.

Matt’s approach to corporate law is pragmatic and results-driven, offering clients clear, actionable advice to reduce risk and close deals efficiently.

Matt has represented clients in a variety of sectors, including aerospace, consumer goods, fintech, construction, real estate investment, renewable energy, e-commerce, entertainment, chemical manufacturing, software, and healthcare.

Prior to joining HunterMaclean, Matt practiced for nearly seven years in the corporate group of Jones Day, where he supported significant transactions for industry-leading companies like Koch, Inc., Corpay, P&G, GE Aerospace, VSE Corporation, Avient Corporation, Milliken & Company, and Newell Brands.

He also maintains an active pro bono practice, most recently providing legal assistance to immigrants seeking asylum in the United States.

Matt was raised in Savannah and attended the University of Georgia for both his undergraduate and law degrees. While in law school, he served as an Articles Editor for the Georgia Law Review. Since graduating, Matt has had the opportunity to return to campus to present to law students on a range of corporate law topics.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, Katherine, and their two daughters, which often includes frequent trips to the beach and, in the fall, to Sanford Stadium in Athens. The Gobels are active members of the Independent Presbyterian Church.

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Representative Engagements

Representative Engagements

  • Represented Koch, Inc. in its acquisitions of Iowa Fertilizer Company, Transaction Network Services, and Infor
  • Represented Koch, Inc. in its equity investments in MITER Brands, CPM Holdings, Mavenir, Getty Images, and Amherst Holdings
  • Represented Corpay, Inc. in its divestiture of its merchant solutions business
  • Represented VSE Corporation in its acquisitions of Turbine Controls, Inc. and Desser Aerospace
  • Represented Avient Corporation in its divestiture of its distributions business
  • Represented Newell Brands in its divestiture of its Connected Home & Security business
  • Represented Milliken & Company in its acquisition of Encapsys, LLC
  • Represented sellers in the sale of their site preparation company to an international construction materials business
  • Represented sellers in the sale of two boating club franchises to a local buyer
  • Represented seller in the sale of his partnership interest in an insurance brokerage company to remaining partners
  • Represented founder of a Medicare advisory company in the sale of the business to a local buyer
  • Represented seller in the sale of two pet supplies franchises to a local buyer

Some of the above matters were handled prior to joining HunterMaclean.

Community Work

Community Work

  • Emerging Leaders Committee for the Savannah Community Foundation: Member, 2025-Present

Credentials

Education

Education

University of Georgia School of Law: J.D., 2018, cum laude​

University of Georgia: B.A. in History & Political Science, 2015, magna cum laude

Affiliations

Affiliations

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Savannah Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

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Georgia

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Presentations

Presentations

Preparing Your Business for Sale: M&A Basics for the Everyday Entrepreneur
On January 13, 2026, Matt Gobel presented on this topic to The Southern C, a business consulting platform for female business entrepreneurs.

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