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Ward McKimm

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020 7655 5010 wmckimm@shearman.com

Work Department

Leveraged Finance

Position

Europe and Middle East Regional Managing Partner

Career

Ward McKimm is the Firm’s Europe and Middle East Regional Managing Partner. As part of this role, Ward contributes to firm strategy and helps the firm achieve its strategic growth ambitions in Europe and the Middle East.

Ward’s career at Shearman & Sterling began in New York before moving to London with the firm in 1999. He re-joined the firm in 2018. He is one of the leading high yield lawyers in Europe, and has been recognised as:

  • A “Leading Individual” in Legal 500 UK 2023.
  • A “Eminent Practitioner” in Capital Markets: High-Yield Products by Chambers UK 2023.
  • A leading practitioner by Chambers and Partners since 2012 who is “exceptional in his field”, “hugely experienced” and “one of the very best on the high yield scene”.

Memberships

Admissions

England and Wales

New York

Languages:

French

English

Education

Cambridge University, Clare College, M.A., B.A.

 

Lawyer Rankings

London > Finance > High yield

(Hall of Fame)

Ward McKimm –Shearman & Sterling LLP

Shearman & Sterling LLP has ‘massive experience in the high yield market, having defined the standards of excellence both in London and New York‘. Clients note that the London office has ‘‘an excellent execution team who make the task of co-ordinating lawyers in multiple jurisdictions seamless‘. It acts for both issuers and underwriters, among them Credit Agricole and Citigroup Global Markets. Practice head Ward McKimm and up-and-coming partner Gordon Houseman represented the initial purchasers in connection with a  €340m green bond offering by Sweden’s largest fuel company Preem. Head of EMEA capital markets Trevor Ingram is ‘a standout high yield lawyer, a trusted advisor, highly competent, approachable, positive and always available‘. He acted for Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance in its $600m offering of high yield green notes. Associate Evangelia Andronikou also plays a key role in the practice. Marwa Elborai moved to Allen & Overy LLP.

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