Anne Chitan

Anne Chitan is a prominent partner at CMS Legal Services, where she co-heads the global Communications sector within the Finance Group. Her expertise primarily lies in the telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sectors, with a strong focus on digital infrastructure. Chitan has a substantial background in corporate finance law and project management, holding qualifications such as the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification, which emphasizes her skills in structured project management methodologies.

Career Background

Chitan began her career in the global loans department at Allen & Overy before moving to Olswang, where she advised on a variety of significant deals in the TMT sectors. Her notable experience includes working with high-profile clients and projects, such as financing for Oscar-winning special effects companies and multi-jurisdictional refinancings for publicly listed firms like Sportech plc and euNetworks Group. She has also been involved in substantial real estate financing projects across England and Scotland.

Achievements and Recognition

Throughout her career, Anne Chitan has received numerous accolades for her contributions to law, including:

• Banking Adviser of the Year UK and Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year UK from Finance Monthly Global Awards (2017).
• Multiple awards from Lawyer Monthly's Women in Law from 2014 to 2016.
• Recognition as a rising star and super lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine from 2013 to 2015.

Chitan is also known for her innovative approach to legal services, actively engaging with new technologies like artificial intelligence. She participates in discussions at the All Parties Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence, reflecting her commitment to integrating technology into legal practices.

Education

Anne holds several academic qualifications:

• Master of Letters Thesis from Oxford University.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course from Nottingham Law School.
• Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies in Private International Law from Sorbonne.
• LLM in European Law and Human Rights from King’s College London.

Her extensive educational background complements her professional expertise, making her a well-respected figure in the legal community.