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A&O Shearman

Banking & Finance: Fund Finance

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Banking & Finance: Fund Finance - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is home to a group of notable fund finance lawyers who ably advise borrowers, sponsors and lenders on a range of transaction types. The firm also has standout securitisation experts who can advise clients on deals that intersect the two areas.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Ares on a securitisation involving a portfolio of subscription finance facilities provided to mid-market private equity firms.

Strengths

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  • The team's experience and, most importantly, pragmatic approach to legal and commercial issues distinguish it from others in the industry.

    Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
  • The team is super-responsive - they're very helpful over the phone, in person or by e-mail. They are top-notch in that regard.

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  • Their client care is always great.

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  • A&O Shearman provides outstanding expertise across Europe and Northern America. Its reach is unparalleled.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingParisa Clovis
    Up and ComingParisa Clovis

    Parisa Clovis

    Parisa Clovis is recognised for her work with borrower and sponsor clients on fund finance transactions. She works across all types of transactions.

    • Parisa has excellent market knowledge, and really thinks through the key terms and how we could gain an improved position.

      Banking & Finance: Fund Finance respondentUK
    • I highly commend and value her technical understanding, commercial approach and overall efficiency and communication on execution.

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    • Parisa is an excellent lawyer, not only due to her legal expertise in fund financing but also her outstanding commercial knowledge of the market, including trends and active players.

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Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (1)

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