Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket
UK
1 year ranked
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Chris McLaughlin
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Europe
Practice Areas
Chris McLaughlin is a partner and Co-Head of the London Finance practice with experience advising private equity sponsors and major financial institutions on a variety of cross-border financings, with a particular focus on acquisition and leveraged finance transactions.
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - UK
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Chris McLaughlin is regularly instructed by sponsors and financial institutions on leveraged financings. He is additionally noted for his expert representation of private debt funds.
Strengths
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Chris is an exceptionally smart, talented, pragmatic and creative professional.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers European GuideHe's probably the best, most-user friendly, well-liked sponsor-side finance lawyer in the City.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers European GuideChris is our go to guy for challenging transactions. His commercial sense and client service are first class. He is the best lawyer I have ever worked with.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers European GuideChris is a trusted partner for our firm. He is always on top of any relevant market changes, and provides timely and efficient service.
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