Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 4
Contact number
+1 212 848 4000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman is a major corporate player with a growing financing practice and strength in both borrower and lender representation, regularly acting for banking syndicates. Highly regarded in the market for handling the finance elements of major cross-border transactions. Versed in all manner of debt transactions including mezzanine, bond and asset-based financings. The team has considerable capability to advise on Latin America-related matters.
On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised Enovis Corporation, as borrower, on a senior revolving facility and 364-day senior term loan A facility, with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is extremely responsive and constructive."
"The firm has a deep bench and the team is commercial and has great knowledge."
"The team is extremely responsive and constructive."
"The firm has a deep bench and the team is commercial and has great knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Maura O'Sullivan is recognized for her high-level lender practice. Her work includes assisting investment banks in leveraged financings.
"She's a great lawyer."
Jake Mincemoyer brings to his practice the ability to act in cross-border financings, with expert knowledge in those involving the UK. His broad-based expertise sees him advising both global banks and well-known corporate clients.
"Jake is an outstanding commercial lawyer."
Michael Chernick acts as counsel to both borrower and lender-side clients in high-value corporate finance transactions. He is also able to bring the added perspective lent by his substantial capital markets expertise.
"He's a strong lawyer - he's very smart and committed to completing deals."
"Michael is outstanding, he has so much experience and pays great attention to detail."
Prestigious practitioner Denise Grant stands out for her solid financing expertise in the structuring of highly significant and complex corporate finance, acquisition finance and refinancing mandates. She is highly sought after for her vast experience working on transactions involving Latin America.
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
USA