A&O Shearman, Banking & Finance | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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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

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.

Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific

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

Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific

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

Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific

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

Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Marnie Fels

Band 3

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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