"Chris McGarry is technically superb, commercially astute and a thoroughly nice person to work with.”
"Chris has exceptional knowledge of the market, identifies key commercial, legal or regulatory issues early on and is able to effectively lead the team to deliver under tight deadlines."
"Chris is excellent to work with, offering bags of experience and expertise combined with commercial nous and proactive client service."
概览
Chris McGarry advises arrangers, collateral managers, issuers and investors on collateralised loan obligations (CLOs) and other types of securitisations including financings of UK consumer credit receivables, infrastructure loans, mortgages, trade receivables and esoteric assets classes. Chris has been recognised for helping clients to develop new securitisation asset classes including handset loans, commodities securitisations, Article 8 CLOs, clean energy infrastructure CLOs and energy levy securitisations. Chris led the team which won FT Innovative Lawyers in Sustainability Award 2025.
Chris also advises clients on ESG and sustainability matters adjacent to his CLO and securitisation practices, including aspects of the European Green Deal. He previously served as a Knowledge Partner to the G20’s Sustainable Finance Study Group and in 2018 he co-authored the G20’s white paper on sustainable securitisation.
表彰
- Listed in the "Hall of Fame" for Securitisation. Legal 500
- Recognized as a Band 3 individual for Capital Markets: CLOs.
- Winner: FT Innovative Lawyers 2025 Europe, Innovative Lawyers in Sustainability.
- Highly Commended: Legal Business Finance Team of the Year 2025.
- Named in The Lawyer Hot 100 in 2020.
教育背景
- 英博夏尔大学法学院, 法律实务课程（LPC）
- 爱丁堡大学, 法学学士
执业资格
- 英格兰和威尔斯
专业及社区参与
- Trustee of GMC Charity to End FGM.
- Served as a Knowledge Partner to the G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group and in this role co-authored the G20 white paper on sustainable finance the main recommendation in which was adopted by the European Central Bank in 2021.
- Partnered with UN Women to develop the model for sovereign gender equality bonds.