Matthew Kasdin Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Singapore, SG

I have been advising IIX, which has been a global leader in developing the impact investment space with a focus on the Global South, since day one on its regulatory issues with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, structuring equity and debt investment deals throughout South and Southeast Asia, negotiating various advisory roles with development agencies.

Singapore, Singapore, SG

I lecture to professionals in a sustainability certificate course at SMU held at the Law School. Topics covered include UNGC principles, human rights, greenwashing / bluewashing, climate litigation, climate disclosure to investors, ESG due diligence and reputational risk.

Singapore, SG

Maxeon has spun off from SunPower and is a NASDAQ-listed company based in Singapore. In addition to the below broad-based corporate and transactional practice, which I continue to perform, I oversee Maxeon's ESG program including green finance (green bonds and sustainability-linked loans), supply chain legal issues (including forced labour) and other key.

Washington, DC, US

I advised an e-commerce tech 'unicorn' LivingSocial with investment from Amazon and others (and then later ASX-listed Ensogo when it acquired LivingSocial's Southeast Asia companies) as its lead counsel in the region and then general counsel, advising on all legal aspects of regional operations including Mergers and Acquisitions, commercial agreements.

Singapore, Singapore, SG

Clermont Group (fka Orient Global) is a multi-billion dollar private investment organization that invests in emerging and frontier markets. I advised on the creation and development of the firm’s venture capital and private equity VC/M&A investments in Asia which can be classified as impact investments with today's terminology. This involved market entry.

New York, US

I represented investment banks and private equity firms in corporate finance and cross-border mergers and acquisitions transactions (including international project finance), many exceeding a billion dollars in size and most involving multiple jurisdictions. I also advised companies on corporate governance and ongoing SEC reporting obligations including.

New York, NY, US

Working directly under the Executive Head of the Global Compact Office as acting Head of Legal and Policy, I drafted and negotiated agreements and policies to be implemented between the United Nations, corporations and governments. I also edited publications on human rights and corporate responsibility and prepared applications for grants from donor.

Washington, DC, US

I worked on Anti-Corruption and Human Rights initiatives in the Balkan region and edited reports for the EU and the US governments

The Hague, NL

I worked in Trial Chamber 3 at the United Nations War Crimes Tribunal for Yugoslavia under Judge Richard May. I attended hearings, prepared witness summaries and conducted research on areas of international criminal law.

Juris Doctor (Doctor Of Law), International Law

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History And Literature

Comparative And International Law

International Law

Diploma