A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman‘s fund finance practice has deep experience acting for borrowers and lenders, from mid and large-cap sponsors and sovereign wealth funds to banks and credit funds. The department is rated for its expertise across subscription line-financing, NAV, and GP facilities. Leadership is split between Greg Brown, Fiona Cumming and Parisa Clovis. Brown is active in advising leading GPs and routinely handles international matters. Cumming is experienced in the full suite of financing products and is intimately familiar with using securitisation techniques on finance facilities. Clovis, who joined from Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in July 2024, has a robust sponsor-side practice, covering a range of financings across all asset classes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Reactive and well-skilled team on all fund financing matters.’
- ‘Parisa Clovis stands out as a rare combination of deep experience and razor-sharp commercial judgment. She brings a level of transactional exposure and commercial insight that few in the City can match. But what really sets her apart is her approach: she’s calm under pressure, doesn’t grandstand, and never loses sight of what actually matters to the client.’
Key clients
- Hines
- Cheyne Capital Management
Work highlights
Advised Ares Alternative Credit in relation to a market first securitisation of a portfolio of subscription finance facilities to mid-market private equity firms, originated in partnership with Investec Fund Solutions.