Matthew Jones

Matthew Jones is a finance attorney who advises public and private borrowers, private equity sponsors, and lenders in complex financing transactions. His practice focuses on matters involving energy, infrastructure, and other capital-intensive industries. He regularly counsels clients on the financing aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and business combinations, including transactions exceeding one billion dollars. Clients rely on his ability to manage sophisticated deal structures and negotiate effectively in high-value transactions.

Jones earned his J.D. and M.B.A. from Northwestern University and holds a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University. He also earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan. His academic background combines legal training with business and public policy analysis, providing a strong foundation for advising clients on complex financial arrangements, risk allocation, and cross-border transactional considerations in regulated and evolving industries.

Jones represents clients in structuring, negotiating, and documenting a wide range of financing arrangements, including syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financings, asset-based lending, reserve-based loans, revolving facilities, and term loans. He also has significant experience with debt capital markets transactions. His recent work includes advising on multibillion-dollar credit facilities, large secured term loans, and sale-leaseback transactions for companies operating in energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, and industrial sectors.

Matthew Jones is admitted to practice in Texas, Illinois, and the District of Columbia. He is a member of the Energy Bar Association and the Texas General Counsel Forum. Known for clear communication and practical judgment, he helps clients navigate complex financing environments while aligning legal strategy with commercial goals. His practice reflects a commitment to precision, responsiveness, and effective execution in sophisticated financial transactions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Jones Day
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, Energy Bar Association
• Member, Texas General Counsel Forum

Licensed State

• Texas
• Illinois
• District of Columbia

Education

• Northwestern University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northwestern University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Harvard University
  Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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