A&O Shearman

'Seamlessly integrating legal and regulatory knowledge', A&O Shearman is well-placed to provide 'client and solutions-oriented' advice to corporates, funds and banks across a wide range of their financing needs. The banking function, which is co-led by the vastly experienced Pierre Schleimer and the 'very reliable and responsive' Andreas Hommel, is well-versed at handling a myriad of lending activity throughout the capital structure, including to facilitate real estate and for M&A purposes - invariably containing a cross-border element (where the team is able to leverage the firm's vast international network). For capital markets matters, Frank Mausen 'stands out as an unparalleled thought leader', advising on a myriad equity, debt and hybrid issuances, including a considerable amount tied to green/sustainable criteria. Recently promoted partner Baptiste Aubry often provides the regulatory input on banking and capital markets transactions, including banking M&A, and is frequently called upon to advise on licensing requirements and governance issues. Paul Péporté co-heads the capital markets team with Mausen.