Ivan Mattei

Ivan Mattei is a prominent legal professional and retired partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, where he specialized in project finance, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), particularly within the infrastructure sector. With over 25 years of experience, he has been recognized as a leading lawyer in project finance and public-private partnerships (PPP) by multiple legal directories, including Chambers Global and The Legal 500.12

Education and Career

• Undergraduate: B.S. from Georgetown University, summa cum laude (1979).
• Graduate Degrees: M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University (1983 and 1986).
• Law Degree: J.D. from Harvard Law School, magna cum laude (1985).
• Teaching: Served as an adjunct professor of law at Columbia Law School from 1994 to 1997, focusing on international banking and financial law.

Professional Recognition

Mattei has received accolades for his expertise in project financing and has been described as “one of the best project finance lawyers on the market.” His work has been noted for its precision and effectiveness in negotiations.1 He is fluent in Spanish and actively participates in various professional organizations, including the International Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Publications

He has contributed to numerous articles in leading project finance publications and co-authored the book "Public-Private Partnerships 2016" .1 His insights into PPPs and infrastructure financing have made him a respected voice in the field.

For more information about his professional background, you can view his LinkedIn profile here .2