LAWYER PROFILE

Denise Gibson

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket

1 year ranked

About

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Global

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Denise is co-head of the global leveraged finance group and a partner in the London banking practice specialising in leveraged finance and private credit. Denise is highly regarded and recognised in the market as one of the leading lender-side leveraged finance lawyers. This is reflected by her Band 1 Chambers ranking as well as many industry awards and recognitions including Banking & Finance Lawyer of the Year at the Women in Business Law Awards Europe 2021 and ranking in the Financial News 50 most influential lawyers 2022. Clients praise her as “exceptional on every side,” adding that “what is amazing is that she is very good at corralling consensus, taking leadership in transactions and being someone who can bring commercial agreements together with the force of her negotiating skills.” Chambers UK

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - UK

Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

Denise Gibson is A&O Sheaman's managing partner. She has a respected practice advising on a range of financings, regularly assisting with particularly complex deal structures. She is especially well-versed in handling lender-side mandates, with ample experience advising traditional as well as direct lenders on high-value international transactions.

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Strengths

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She's a top notch practitioner.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Global Guide
Denise is great to work with - she's a personable, pragmatic problem-solver who clients and counterparts respect.
Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Global Guide