Nisim (Niso) Matari > A&O Shearman > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

A&O Shearman
1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK, NY 10020
NEW YORK
United States

Position

Associate

Career

Niso is an associate in the Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Group in the New York office.
Niso’s practice focuses on representing a broad array of lenders and investors in complex finance transactions and credit arrangements, including, domestic and cross-border transactions. Niso’s experience encompasses a range of financing facilities, such as uni-tranche facilities, second lien and first-lien. Legal 500 (2023) has recognized Niso as a Rising Star in Project Finance.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Finance > Project finance

(Leading associates)

Nisim (Niso) Matari  – A&O Shearman

Under the leadership of Dorina Yessios in New York, the project finance department at A&O Shearman has developed specialized PPP capabilities and is well equipped to handle all stages of the PPP lifecycle. The team additionally showcases expertise in renewable energy projects and strategic project M&A. The practice’s diverse roster of clients spans private equity and infrastructure fund managers, multinational lenders and government agencies. Based in New York, Cynthia Urda Kassis is a key contact for corporations, financiers and development institutions, and offers expertise on project finance, joint ventures and restructuring. Kent Rowey, who splits his time between New York and Los Angeles, is well versed in the full asset lifecycle of infrastructure projects. New York’s Paul Epstein is a leading attorney in the PPP space and is sought by major government agencies. Other key practitioners include Nisim (Niso) Matari, who is based in New York and stands out for his capabilities in complex finance transactions and credit arrangements. Daniel Sinaiko departed the team to Latham & Watkins LLP in April 2024.