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Ian Barratt

Ian Barratt

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Kirkland & Ellis International LLP
 Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket

UK

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Ian Barratt is a debt finance partner in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. Ian's practice focuses on domestic and cross-border acquisition financing and other leveraged finance transactions.

Career

Joined the Firm in 2023.

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Chambers Global Guide

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - UK

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Ian Barratt continues to be regarded as one of the premier choices for sponsor-side representation. He is frequently instructed by leading private equity clients to advise on leveraged acquisition finance matters and is well versed in cross-border transactions.
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  • Ian is the lawyer of choice on everything that we do. He is by far the best lawyer I have ever worked with. He's more than a lawyer, he has that commercial understanding.

    Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Global Guide

  • He is a very respected figure in the industry. He's innovative, in tune with the market conditions and constantly looking for ways to optimise things.

    Leveraged Finance: Big TicketChambers Global Guide

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