Jim MacHale is a Partner in the Banking and Finance practice and specialises in all areas of corporate banking work covering a wide range of financing (particularly acquisition finance and restructurings) in both the UK and the European markets.
- The mandated lead arrangers financing the acquisition of Douglas Holding AG by Advent International
- The mandated lead arrangers financing the acquisition by management of Iceland Foods
- The mandated lead arrangers financing the acquisition of RAC by Carlyle
- The mandated lead arrangers financing the acquisition of Polymerlatex GmbH by Yule Catto plc
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Career and
qualifications
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London University (BA History) 1989
Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1995
Joined Clifford Chance 2000
Partner since 2006
Awards and citations
- Peers say he is "impressive, very pragmatic and well respected by his clients."
Source: Chambers UK 2013: Banking & Finance (Band 2)
- Jim MacHale "shows good awareness of the key commercial issues"; and Caroline Jury is "excellent at navigating the best outcome for her clients".
Source: Legal 500 2013: Acquisition finance (Tier 1)
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