LAWYER PROFILE

Ian Barratt

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

UK

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.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket - London (Firms)

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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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 Guide to the Legal Profession
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 Guide to the Legal Profession