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Matthew Keats

Matthew Keats

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Projects & Energy

Middle East-wide

5 years ranked

Projects & Energy

Saudi Arabia

1 year ranked

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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.

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Projects & Energy - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, expertise based abroad in United Arab Emirates
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Dubai-based Matthew Keats has a wide-ranging Middle East projects and energy practice, with particular visibility on Saudi matters. He is regularly mandated on renewable energy projects, with further experience relating to the development and financing of manufacturing facilities, data centres and water desalination plants.

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Projects & Energy - Middle East-wide

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Matt Keats heads the firm's projects and energy practice in the Middle East. He demonstrates expertise in project finance and construction, with his clientele including lenders. He is increasingly sought out by governments and government-owned bodies to advise on large-scale projects.

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  • Matthew Keats is an extremely talented lawyer who combines very high levels of legal advice and proactivity of service with a personable manner.

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  • He leads a high-performing team very successfully. It is clear that he is able to motivate them and that they in turn enjoy working with and for him.

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  • Matthew is a very professional and knowledgeable adviser.

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  • Matthew Keats is a seasoned energy lawyer who brings deep technical awareness into any matter he advises on.

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