Matthew Keats
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Projects & Energy
Band 2
About
Provided by Matthew Keats
Practice Areas
Matt is the Head of Linklaters’ Middle East Energy & Infrastructure practice. He has over 25 years’ experience of advising sponsors, funders and governments on the development and financing of a vast number of energy and infrastructure projects around the world, bringing a deep understanding of managing a project from inception through development to operation.
Matt’s experience of successfully executing complex project financings across multiple jurisdictions means he is uniquely placed to advise on large scale cross-border mandates for major players in the Middle East market and has led on a number of ground-breaking project finance deals in the region.
Chambers Review
Global
Matt Keats co-heads the firm's projects and energy practice in the Middle East. He demonstrates expertise in project finance and construction, with his clientele ranging across lenders and sponsors. He is increasingly sought out by government entities to advise on large-scale projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Matt is a very good, client-oriented partner who is commercially minded and supportive in the relationship."
"Matt is a very good, client-oriented partner who is commercially minded and supportive in the relationship."