A&O Shearman is tasked by individual banks, syndicates and alternative credit providers on the structuring of a variety of facilities, ranging from term loans to revolving credit facilities for corporate acquisitions and development proposals. The team, which is led by syndicated and leveraged finance specialist Niels de Ru, is also tasked with organising the refinancing of existing credit structures. Erik-Jan Wagenvoort‘s practice covers TLB facilities and a range of direct lending matters, with Luke Whibley focusing on advising credit funds on the provision of a range of loan facilities, including mezzanine and unitranche structures.
Testimonials
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‘The AOS Amsterdam banking team consists of very experienced and knowledgeable people with whom we enjoy working with. Their enthusiasm, commitment and drive are one of the deciding factors for choosing them as our lenders' counsel. We strongly feel they represent us, are willing to fight for us rather than just being a mailbox for the sponsor/borrower's counsel.’
- 'Deep knowledge of the specific sector (commodities clients), swift execution, large international network.'
Key clients
- State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Finance)
- Capital Four
Work highlights
- Acted for the lenders, including ING, on Gunvor's OBSI facility.
- Advised the Dutch Ministry of Finance on providing a €25bn term loan to TenneT Holding B.V.