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Matthew Pacey

Matthew Pacey

USA 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis LLP
 Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

Texas

8 years ranked

Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt

Texas

2 years ranked

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

USA - Nationwide

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Matt’s practice concentrates on capital markets transactions, corporate governance and SEC compliance. He regularly represents private equity-backed companies in connection with initial public offerings and high yield debt offerings, particularly in the energy, infrastructure and energy transition sectors. Matt also represents distressed companies in complex liability management transactions, as well as in-court and out-of-court restructurings.

Personal

University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2002 with Honors, Order of the Coif; Texas A&M University, B.A., Mathematics; B.A., English, 1999.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Texas

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Matthew Pacey is a highly regarded capital markets attorney able to assist clients, both on the issuer and underwriter side, on a range of varied and complex securities transactions. He is also known for his work in high-yield debt transactions.

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Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt - Texas

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Matthew Pacey is a highly regarded capital markets attorney able to assist clients, both on the issuer and underwriter side, on a range of varied and complex securities transactions. He is also known for his work in high-yield debt transactions.

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Matthew Pacey is a highly regarded capital markets attorney able to assist clients, both on the issuer and underwriter side, on a range of varied and complex securities transactions. He is also known for his work in high-yield debt transactions.

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Strengths

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  • Matt is a great point partner for us on all matters.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA

  • Matt is a great point partner for us on all matters.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United StatesChambers Guide to the USA

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