UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Their client care is always great.
A&O Shearman provides outstanding expertise across Europe and Northern America. Its reach is unparalleled.
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Fiona Cumming is global co-head of A&O Shearman's fund finance practice. Her areas of work include advice on NAV facilities, subscription line facilities and hybrid facilities, among others.
Fiona is always keen to protect her clients' interests whilst not compromising, and she's willing to find commercial innovations to make trades work.
She's a problem solver whose client care is excellent. She always thinks outside the box and she's able to connect dots in complex transactions.
Fiona is a top-notch partner who I would have on any of my deals. She's very skilled, very helpful, very commercial and very experienced.
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.
I highly commend and value her technical understanding, commercial approach and overall efficiency and communication on execution.
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.
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
Banking & Finance: Fund Finance
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