A&O Shearman covers a broad spectrum of financing through various specialist teams, including real estate and project financing as well as asset, corporate and acquisition financing. German and international banks as well as large companies from the automotive and software industries instruct the team on cross-border financing and further benefit from the close cooperation with the German and British locations. Practice head Walter Uebelhoer is a key contact for acquisition financing and restructuring and is frequently instructed by syndicated lenders and DAX companies, while Thomas Neubaum boasts expertise in private debt and leveraged finance issues. Neubaum also increasingly advises on sustainability-oriented corporate financing.
Testimonials
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'A&O Shearman has a strong and truly transaction-tested team of financing lawyers. The market expertise is excellent and the service offered is very customer- and solution-oriented. The team always has its finger on the pulse of the market, ie it knows current trends and the behavior of market participants. This is how attractive financing packages and corresponding documentation come about.'
'My main contact person is Thomas Neubaum. He is a true expert in his field. I particularly appreciate the fact that he works in a very solution-oriented manner and is quick to point out ways of interpreting things. He also shows a high level of commitment, availability, etc. This ensures a high level of dynamism, which is necessary for success in our industry.'
Key clients
- Avenga Germany GmbH
- Barings
Work highlights
- Advising Schaeffler AG in connection with the financing of the complete takeover of Vitesco Technologies Group AG, an automotive supplier for drive technologies.
- Advising the financiers on the takeover of Encavis by KKR.