Clifford Chance has appointed Matthew Jones as a partner in its Debt Finance practice in Houston, strengthening the global law firm’s leveraged and infrastructure finance capabilities across energy and other capital-intensive industries. Jones advises public and private borrowers, private equity sponsors and lenders on complex financing transactions.
His practice focuses on energy, infrastructure and other capital-intensive sectors, including financing arrangements associated with domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and other business combinations.
The appointment represents Clifford Chance’s fourth partner hire in Houston since May.
Jones joins a growing Houston team that recently added litigation and arbitration partners J. Laurens Wilkes and Caitlin Gernert as well as finance and derivatives partner Carter Olson.
The expansion reflects Clifford Chance’s continued investment in Houston as the firm builds capabilities around energy, infrastructure, finance and complex transactional matters.
Jones brings experience advising on complex capital structures alongside his sector-specific knowledge of energy and infrastructure financing.
That combination is intended to strengthen Clifford Chance’s ability to advise clients on leveraged finance and infrastructure transactions in both the U.S. and cross-border markets.
The firm has more than 450 attorneys across New York, Washington, D.C., Houston and São Paulo.
Its Americas practice advises on transactional, regulatory and disputes matters spanning private capital and financial services, healthcare and life sciences, technology, infrastructure and energy.
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“We’re thrilled to welcome Matt to our team. He brings a highly complementary combination of energy sector knowledge and financing experience that will be an asset to our clients.”
“His background advising on complex capital structures further strengthens our offering in Houston and enhances our ability to support clients pursuing opportunities across a rapidly evolving sector in the US and globally.”
Emma Matebalavu, Global Lead of Debt Finance at Clifford Chance
“We’re incredibly proud of the team we’re building in Houston and the breadth of support we offer clients across complex and strategic matters.”
“Matt’s arrival reflects our continued investment in the market and builds on the strong capabilities we’ve developed across the office and the firm’s global platform.”
Alexandra Wilde, Houston Office Managing Partner at Clifford Chance
“The strength of Clifford Chance’s global platform and its growing presence in Houston make this an exciting opportunity. The combination of deep sector knowledge and global collaboration creates tremendous advantage for clients.”
Matthew Jones, Partner at Clifford Chance
