Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket
UK
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Chris McLaughlin
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Chris McLaughlin leads S&C’s Leveraged Finance Practice in London. Chris is one of Europe’s leading acquisition and leveraged finance lawyers. He has extensive experience advising both private equity sponsors and providers of private credit on acquisitions and leveraged finance transactions.
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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 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 Global GuideChris is an exceptionally smart, talented, pragmatic and creative professional.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Global GuideHe's probably the best, most-user friendly, well-liked sponsor-side finance lawyer in the City.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Global 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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