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A&O Shearman

Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

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A&O Shearman

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Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance - Australia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has a strong cross-border practice advising borrowers and lenders on corporate finance matters, including structured lending arrangements. The banking and finance team is proficient in structuring multicurrency credit facilities and is able to draw on expertise from the firm's global reach to supplement its capability in multi-jurisdictional transactions. Its clients include domestic and international banks, financial institutions and high profile corporations.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Pilbara Minerals on its AUD1 billion senior secured revolving credit facility.

  • A&O Shearman advised Fortescue Shipping Singapore on its USD274 million secured syndicated loan with ING Bank, Bank of America and DBS Bank, used to refinance a fleet of eight VLOCs.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman possesses excellent depth and breadth of team across all transaction types, particularly with more complex and bespoke structures.

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  • The team turns documents quickly. They explain points clearly and their work demonstrates their understanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marnie Fels
    Marnie Fels

    Marnie Fels

    Marnie Fels leads A&O Shearman's leveraged and acquisition finance department. She regularly advises private equity firms and major banks on complex debt structures.

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  • William Kim
    William Kim

    William Kim

    William Kim is an up-and-coming lawyer in the market who is regularly instructed by lenders and borrowers in fund and debt financing mandates.

    • He is very technical, client-focused and understands the commercial sensitivities when negotiating transaction documents.

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    • William is smart, sensible, responsive and easy to deal with on complex matters.

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