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Banking & Finance - USA

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is noted for its talented group in the broker-dealer space, with a respected practice weighted toward the provision of compliance advice. It combines broker-dealer expertise with specialist knowledge of the banking and asset management spaces to provide clients with a holistic advisory service. Advises on all aspects of US broker-dealer regulation, and noted for its work on cross-border transactional matters. The team is also experienced in handling the full range of Dodd-Frank and Volcker Rule matters in the banking space, as well as anti-money laundering rules and sanctions law. It has a strong international presence ensures that the team is also able to advise on EU, UK and other regulatory systems. It has further experience in advising financial institutions on cryptocurrency regulatory issues.

On May 1, 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Foreign Desk

A&O Shearman is renowned for handling complex matters on behalf of banking syndicates. The team is held in high regard for handling bond and asset-based financings. It contains experts with notable experience of handling issues relating to the Latin America markets.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm advised Intercontinental Exchange on its agreement to acquire Black Knight, a fintech that specializes in mortgage data analytics.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Maura O'Sullivan
2
Maura O'Sullivan
2
Band 2
Maura O'Sullivan is recognized for her high-level lender practice. Her work includes assisting investment banks in leveraged financings.

She's knowledgeable and easy to work with.

R Jake Mincemoyer
3
R Jake Mincemoyer
3
Band 3
Jake Mincemoyer brings to his practice the ability to act in cross-border financings, with expert knowledge in those involving the UK. His broad-based expertise sees him advising both global banks and well-known corporate clients.

He's very knowledgeable and an excellent commercial finance lawyer.

He offers excellent cross-border advice and expertise.

Michael K Chernick
4
Michael K Chernick
4
Band 4

Michael Chernick acts as counsel to both borrower and lender-side clients on high-value corporate finance transactions. He is also able to bring the added perspective lent by his substantial capital markets expertise.

He's a great practitioner.

An outstanding advocate on behalf of clients.

5
Lena Kiely
5
Band 5
Lena Kiely is noted for her expertise advising clients on a variety of banking compliance and regulatory matters, with proven experience on cross-border matters.

Her advice combines technical legal expertise and a practical approach grounded in business realities.

Lena offers very valuable insight on banking and broker-dealer regulatory matters.

Lena has a deep knowledge of US bank regulation and confidently advises on complex issues.

Denise M. Grant
F
Denise M. Grant
F
Foreign Expert
Prestigious practitioner Denise Grant stands out for her solid financing expertise in the structuring of highly significant and complex corporate finance, acquisition finance and refinancing mandates. She is highly sought after for her vast experience working on transactions involving Latin America.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance

Maura O'Sullivan
2
Maura O'Sullivan
2
Band 2
R Jake Mincemoyer
3
R Jake Mincemoyer
3
Band 3
Michael K Chernick
4
Michael K Chernick
4
Band 4
Todd Koretzky
U
Todd Koretzky
U
Up and Coming
Denise M. Grant
F
Denise M. Grant
F
Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory

5
Lena Kiely
5
Band 5