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Darren Hanwell

Darren Hanwell

Europe 2026

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A&O Shearman
 A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket

UK

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Darren specialises in leveraged and acquisition finance advising traditional lenders and private credit funds.

His practice also covers margin lending and NAV financings. He has an extensive knowledge of the syndicated and leveraged loan markets and regularly advises lenders on deals involving complex capital structures and is ranked by Chambers.

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Chambers European Guide

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - UK

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Darren Hanwell advises on leveraged financings in the big-ticket market and typically acts on behalf of lenders. His clients include both banks and credit funds.

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Strengths

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  • We would call him any day of the week for lender work.

    Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers European Guide

  • He's commercial and approachable.

    Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers European Guide

  • Darren is a great person to work with. He's technically very capable and represents his clients commendably.

    Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers European Guide

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