LAWYER PROFILE

Christopher Shield

UK 2026

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket

London (Firms)

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Practice Areas

Christopher Shield is a partner in the banking and finance department of the London office. Christopher advises on domestic and cross-border syndicated lending, leverage acquisitions, investment grade lending and general banking.

Career

2009 to present Kirkland & Ellis International LLP; 2008-2009 Allen & Overy LLP; 2005-2008 DLA Piper UK LLP

Professional Memberships

Law Society of England and Wales

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Christopher Shield is held in high regard for his leveraged finance expertise and regularly acts for an impressive list of private equity clients on large-cap mandates such as public-to-privates and acquisition financings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Chris Shields is one of the most experienced lawyers out there, and among the safest pair of hands. If the house is on fire, I'd call Chris.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Chris is world class in every respect.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Guide to the Legal Profession