Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
Contact number
+61 293 737 700Chambers Review
A&O Shearman has a strong cross-border practice advising borrowers and lenders on corporate finance matters, including structured lending arrangements. The banking and finance team is proficient in structuring multicurrency credit facilities and is able to draw on expertise from the firm's global reach to supplement its capability in multi-jurisdictional transactions. Its clients include domestic and international banks and financial institutions, private equity firms and high-profile corporations. Its key clients include Ventia, Forum Partners and Oaktree. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised Starwood and BREDS on its financing of the AUD8.9 billion acquisition of Crown Resorts by entities owned by Blackstone and its affiliates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is our preferred provider for Australian financing transactions; the level of service is a key aspect of maintaining preference. The team understands commercial considerations and provides pragmatic advice."
"Their practitioners are experts in their field, with excellent expertise and the ability to explain complex concepts simply."
"The firm is our preferred provider for Australian financing transactions; the level of service is a key aspect of maintaining preference. The team understands commercial considerations and provides pragmatic advice."
"Their practitioners are experts in their field, with excellent expertise and the ability to explain complex concepts simply."
Notable Practitioners
Jason Huinink is a leading asset financing practitioner with a broad-ranging practice covering transactions involving assets as varied as aircraft and mining equipment. He is a senior consultant in the firm's Sydney office.