Ryan Ayrton
About Ryan Ayrton
Ryan Ayrton is a Managing Associate at Linklaters, specializing in infrastructure and project finance. He has extensive experience in advising on energy and infrastructure transactions across various sectors and geographies.
Current Role at Linklaters
Ryan Ayrton serves as a Managing Associate at Linklaters, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he specializes in infrastructure and project finance, advising on transactions that involve various stakeholders, including financial institutions, funds, corporates, sponsors, and export credit agencies. His expertise spans multiple sectors and geographies, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in infrastructure projects.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Prior to his current role, Ryan Ayrton worked at Linklaters in various capacities. He began as a Trainee Solicitor from 2010 to 2012, where he gained experience in both London and Moscow. Following his traineeship, he served as an Associate from 2012 to 2017, further developing his skills in infrastructure and project finance across different markets.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Ayrton's educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in European Legal Studies from the University of Durham, completed from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his legal education by obtaining a Legal Practice Course qualification from The University of Law from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he studied German and European law at Universität Hannover for one year in 2007-2008, enhancing his legal expertise in these areas.
Internship Experience
Before establishing his career, Ryan Ayrton gained practical experience through internships. He interned at Herbert Smith Freehills in 2007 for one month in London, and at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP in 2008 for one month, also in London. These internships provided him with foundational insights into the legal industry and helped shape his career path.