Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 4
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Chambers 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. Displays particular strength in syndicated lending, acquisition financing, asset-based lending, mezzanine financings and bond offerings. Highly regarded in the market for handling the finance elements of major cross-border transactions. Extensive experience acting for its diverse roster of clients in industries such as retail, energy and technology.
On May 1st, 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The team advised Goldman Sachs and UBS as lead arrangers and UBS as administrative agent on a $760 million senior secured term loan for Citco Funding.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The group is very responsive and provides great service."
"The team is outstanding and experienced."
"The team are deal-makers who advocate strongly for clients."
"The group is very responsive and provides great service."
"The team is outstanding and experienced."
"The team are deal-makers who advocate strongly for clients."
Notable Practitioners
Maura O'Sullivan is recognized for her high-level lender practice. Her work includes assisting investment banks in leveraged financings.
"She's knowledgeable and easy to work with."
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.
"He's very knowledgeable and an excellent commercial finance lawyer."
"He offers excellent cross-border advice and expertise."
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 great practitioner."
"An outstanding advocate on behalf of clients."
Todd Koretzky routinely assists high-profile clients with leveraged and acquisition financings. He regularly represents banks and alternative lenders in cross-border matters.
"He's pragmatic and easy to work with."
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