Capital Markets: Debt
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
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A&O Shearman has a prominent team offering expertise across the full spectrum of DCM and ECM including high-value IPOs. The team has notable experience handling cross-border listings and funding for M&A transactions, particularly within the energy and resources sector. The firm is known for its strength in the securitisation arena and is experienced in working with an extensive range of asset classes including auto loans, residential mortgages and credit cards. The team has access to the firm's global network and is noted for its expertise in the US and European bond markets. The firm has long-established relationships with a number of international investment banks and top ASX-listed companies.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised Citigroup and Macquarie as joint lead managers and underwriters on Orora's AUD1.35 billion placement and accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer.
- The firm also advised UBS and Ord Minnett in their role as joint lead managers to Redox's IPO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team displays flexibility and a client-first approach to service and has deep expertise in the Australian listed equity capital markets space."
"I rate A&O Shearman highly for the variety of advice the firm can provide, as well as the timeliness and professionalism of lawyers."
"The team displays flexibility and a client-first approach to service and has deep expertise in the Australian listed equity capital markets space."
"I rate A&O Shearman highly for the variety of advice the firm can provide, as well as the timeliness and professionalism of lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Karolina Popic is a leading figure in the securitisation space, frequently assisting clients with matters involving asset-backed securities and warehouse transactions, and is also noted for her DCM expertise.
Mark Leemen is highly regarded for the provision of US law expertise from his Sydney base, frequently advising clients in relation to major capital raisings.
"We were very well supported by Mark on the transaction. He demonstrated excellent service, responsiveness and attention to detail."
"Mark Leemen is deeply knowledgeable and highly responsive."
Tony Sparks has an established practice acting for corporate clients in relation to IPOs and entitlement offers.
"Tony Sparks is highly professional, very commercial and deeply knowledgeable."
Meredith Campion is an experienced figure in the ECM legal market, particularly noted for acting on equity transactions for clients in the natural resources sector.
"Meredith Campion is extremely knowledgeable on listing rules and applications."
"They're a fantastic team and Meredith's just great. This is one of the best legal teams I've ever worked with."