Biography

Chris McLaughlin is a partner in the London Finance practice with experience advising private equity sponsors and major financial institutions on a variety of cross-border financings, with a particular focus on acquisition and leveraged finance transactions.
Market Recognition
- “Extremely thoughtful, with great technical skills and understanding of the commercial context and reality." (Chambers)
- “Brilliant technically and relentlessly focused on execution” (Chambers)
- “a valued adviser looking out for our interests” (Chambers)
- “Technically brilliant” (Legal 500)
- “Finds innovative, commercial solutions to get the deal done” (Legal 500)
- Recommended Lawyer for Banking & Finance (Chambers)
- Leading Individual for Acquisition Finance (Legal 500)
- Highly Regarded for Banking (IFLR1000)
- Recommended Lawyer for Acquisition Finance (Legal 500)
- Leading Lawyer for Banking (IFLR1000)
Experience
- Apax’s acquisition of Zellis and Benify
- Inflexion’s acquisition of regulatory and compliance assets from Marlowe PLC, and refinancing of Aspen Pumps and Ocorian
- Montagu’s financing of Miraclon, Maritime Intelligence, EPFR, ISI, Wireless Logic, DEAS, Servelec, ITRS, Funeral Partners and Multifonds
- OTPP's acquisition of Logoplaste and financings of BusyBees and OGF
- Lone Star on its take-private and subsequent financings of McCarthy & Stone plc
- Ares on the refinancing of TalkTalk Telecom Group
- CD&R’s acquisition of Wm Morrisons PLC
- OMERS' financings of Alexander Mann, ERM and Vue
- A&M Capital Europe’s acquisition of Ayesa, Ibermatica, Carton Pack, IB Group, GBUK and STOK Emballage
- Sun European Partners’ acquisition of SLG and K3 Group
- EQT's acquisition of Schuelke
- CVC's acquisition of System C, Away Resorts and Rayner
- Hellman & Friedman's acquisitions of Verisure and TeamSystem
- Blackstone's investment in HHG / InnerWorkings Inc
- Intact’s acquisition of Royal & Sun Alliance
- 21st Century Fox’s bid for Sky PLC
- Apax's acquisition of Baltic Classifieds Group
- Marlin Equity's acquisition of Puzzel AS
Firm News & Announcements, Awards and Recognition, Speaking Engagements, Guides and Resources, Latest Thinking
Firm News & Announcements
- Weil Advises PX3 Partners in Cleanova’s Definitive Agreement to Acquire Micronics Deal Brief — March 05, 2025
- Weil Advises Ares on the Refinancing of TalkTalk Telecom Group Deal Brief — December 20, 2024
Awards and Recognition
- Weil Finance Team Shortlisted for Team of the Year Award Brief — The Lawyer Awards 2024
Latest Thinking
- Weil Private Equity Sponsor Sync - Second Quarter 2025 Publication — By Benton Lewis, Danielle Cepelewicz, Heather L. Emmel, Gabriella Leonovicz, Alex Eagle, Andrew Hagan, Chris McLaughlin, Nicola Noël, Gilles Teerlinck, Adebayo Lanlokun, Corey Chivers, Claudia Lai, Parker D. Collins, Edward Martin, Alexander J. Miachika, Trey Muldrow, Jenine Hulsmann, Chris Chapman, David B. Gail, Luke E. Laumann, Amanda Rotkel, Christopher R. Machera, Brittany Butwin, Arnie Fridhandler, Cassie Kimmelman, Frank R. Adams, Vynessa Nemunaitis, Michael Stein, Ari Anderson, Justin D. Lee, Brendan C. Conley, Courtney S. Marcus, Chase A. Bentley, Abe Rosen, Matt Benson, Tom Richards, Carson Parks and Glenn D. West — PDF — Second Quarter 2025