Atty. Matthew R. Pacey
Matt Pacey is a partner in Kirkland's Houston office. His practice concentrates on capital markets transactions, corporate governance and compliance.
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Matthew R. Pacey is a securities and energy attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matt Pacey is a partner in Kirkland's Houston office
- His practice concentrates on capital markets transactions, corporate governance and compliance
- He regularly represents private equity-backed companies in connection with initial public offerings, particularly in the upstream, midstream and oil field service sectors
- He has extensive knowledge of master limited partnership matters and has represented issuers or underwriters in numerous MLP financing transactions, including initial public offerings, high yield notes offerings, preferred unit offerings and "at-the market" programs
- Matt also regularly advises MLPs and other public companies on governance, conflict matters and SEC compliance and disclosure matters
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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