A&O Shearman stands out for its in-depth experience handling complex structured and asset-backed transactions. The firm advises on corporate structured finance, commercial mortgage-backed securitisation, portfolio sales, mortgage funds, and multi-source refinancing, among other matters. Gerard Kastelein heads the ‘highly skilled’ team and regularly leads on the firm’s most prominent cases; he focuses on capital management, derivatives, and debt security transactions. Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is recommended for multi-bank debt restructuring and leveraged finance. Other key members of the team include Tom Reutelingsperger, who is well versed in international market transactions, and Natusia Szeliga, who is experienced in digital bond issuances and structured finance.
Testimonials
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‘A&O has a proactive team, good knowledge, and they are driven by deals and solutions.’
‘Driven by Aroen Kuitenbrouwer, the team is execution driven and willing to listen. That’s where they differ from other law firms that we work with.’
Key clients
- ING Bank N.V
- NIBC
Work highlights
- Advised Morgan Stanley as arranger on the establishment of the inaugural securitisation of BtL-receivables by Mogelijk Hypotheken.
- Acted as Aegon's counsel for drafting counsel on public and STS compliant RMBS.