Finance & Capital Markets (International & Cross-Border)

Chambers Review

A premier magic circle law firm with a highly-integrated network of international offices, A&O Shearman’s London team is frequently identified as a standout choice to coordinate cross-border work. Offering a well-developed, full-service platform which offers consistent quality across numerous practice areas and sectors, the London office fulfils a significant role as the firm’s central hub within its diverse global network. The team advises on some of the biggest and most complex cross-border deals in the market and is particularly highlighted as having an edge over many competitors in banking and capital markets work. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

The London team offers extensive experience advising lenders, sponsors and borrowers on transactions across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, acting as the firm’s principal driver and coordinator of major international finance, and frequently project-managing other offices for UK and global clients. It provides the full gamut of market-leading capabilities in finance areas and utilises the firm’s top-quality global network to advise major banks and public companies on high-value equity issuances, structured finance, debt finance and asset finance.