Stuart Matty
Biography
Clients comment that:
“Stuart has a deep understanding of the commercial landscape and of state-owned entities.” and say that they “are extremely happy with Stuart and his team. They are extremely professional. Their advice is insightful and very commercial.”
“He has seen it all throughout the region and can be trusted to provide responsible, sound advice whether advising issuers or banks.”
“Stuart has superb on-the-ground experience with unparalleled sensitivity to his client needs.”
Overview
Stuart Matty offers clients the benefit of over 25 years' experience in all aspects of securities transactions, including through the full cycle of debt from issuance to stressed and distressed financings. He focuses primarily on debt financings in developing and emerging markets throughout EMEA.
Clients include underwriters and issuers (corporates, banks and sovereigns), and he counts a number of high-profile market "firsts" among the transactions he has led.
Stuart's experience and skill as a capital markets practitioner is widely recognised by industry leading bodies.
Experience
Band 1 – Debt Capital Markets
Chambers UK, 2025
Hall of Fame – Debt Capital Markets
Legal 500 UK, 2025
Leading Partner – Emerging Markets
Legal 500 UK, 2025
Spotlight – Capital Markets
Chambers Africa-Wide, 2024