A&O Shearman continues to represent a broad client base of borrowing and lending clients on complex, high-value transactions. The team is increasingly active in real estate and acquisition finance, as well as private equity and credit fund financing. The firm’s experience with emerging NAV and hybrid financing transactions is of note. Peter Wilkes combines a sectoral understanding of energy and resources with deep knowledge of debt finance transactions. Marnie Fels is a well-known name in leveraged and acquisition finance, having acted for multiple high-profile private equity sponsors. William Kim receives many plaudits for his work concerning real estate and corporate finance. Shirley Wong has specialist knowledge of pre-IPO financing, equity margin financing, and securitisation.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very strong financing team, with deep talent from Partner to Associate levels.’
‘Very proactive and strong client commitment.’
Key clients
- Port of Melbourne
- KKR
Work highlights
- Advised Port of Melbourne on securing its first sustainability-linked loan.
- Advised iSON Tower on the development financing to deliver a network of mobile tower infrastructure in the Philippines.