Chris McLaughlin
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Provided by Chris McLaughlin
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Chris McLaughlin advises private equity sponsors and major financial institutions on a variety of cross-border financings, with a particular focus on acquisition and leveraged finance transactions. Notably, he has spearheaded the development of Weil’s private debt practice and is frequently sought out by private debt funds to advise on their most complicated transactions. Chris has entrenched Weil’s position at the forefront of the European private debt market (which now accounts for more than 50% of all European acquisition finance) as one of the very few firms which regularly acts for all of the major European credit funds.
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Chris McLaughlin is regularly instructed by sponsors and financial institutions on a range of leveraged and acquisition financings. He is additionally noted for his expert representation of private debt funds.
"Chris is very approachable, always has the client service and is at the forefront of his practice - he is a delight to work with." "Chris McLaughlin is very commercially minded and can take a view very quickly just by the depth of his experience and market precedent."