Goulding’s addition to the Boston private equity and M&A team follows those of Neal Reenan and Ian Bushner, who also recently joined the office.

“Matt is a rising star whose experience pairs well not only with our recent additions, Neal and Ian, but also with his contemporaries in our office. Together with Boston partners Ryan McCarthy, Kristen Grannis, and Nate Amory, he will be a large part of the future of the leading private equity legal practice in the city,” said Hans Brigham, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in Boston. “Matt is an excellent fit with the Latham culture and will be a welcome addition to both our local and global team.”

“Latham is known for innovative, business-oriented advice that combines the latest market knowledge and insight with a stellar global network,” said Goulding. “I am thrilled to join and contribute to the team, and I know that Latham’s integrated global platform will be of tremendous value to my clients.”

In addition to his extensive practice, a Boston native, Goulding has deep roots in the Boston charitable community. He is actively involved with the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and is a former member of the Board of Directors.