Banking & Finance: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
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A&O Shearman's top-calibre team of banking lawyers is recognised for handling complex and prominent mandates across the region, including a focus on India and Indonesia. The banking team acts for an impressive range of clients from major international and regional banks to major corporate borrowers across the ASEAN region. A particular strength of the team is its cooperation with the Vietnam and Indonesia offices. It is well known for its aptitude for cross-border matters and remains a top choice for work that includes a Singapore law component. The team is highly respected for its advice on syndicated loans, structured and Islamic financing, as well as sustainability-linked financing and refinancing work.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised EdgeConnex on USD403 million sustainability-linked facilities for its subsidiary, PT Graha Teknologi Nusantara.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O Shearman's main strength is the quality of their lawyers, who just have a lot of experience in the region."
"A&O Shearman's main strength is the quality of their lawyers, who just have a lot of experience in the region."
Notable Practitioners
Gautam Narasimhan retains a market-leading reputation, especially for Indian and Indonesian mandates, and offers structured and acquisition finance expertise.
"Gautam Narasimhan is able to find commercial solutions to difficult issues."
"He's very pragmatic and able to find a middle ground that meets the requirements of both borrowers and lenders. A tough negotiator who fights for the best position."
Matt Del Rosso is an up-and-coming practitioner who regularly assists lenders and lead arrangers on high-value refinancings and leveraged buyouts.
"Matt is very proactive and very good at coming up with solutions."
"He's a very helpful, commercial and experienced professional."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
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