Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Africa-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is well known for its strong global banking practice, with its London team regularly advising commercial lenders on transactions involving African borrowers. It frequently handles term loans and syndicated financing arrangements, as well as trade finance matters. The firm is additionally noted for its strong project finance practice and its market-leading Casablanca office.

Notable practitioners

Key contacts include London-based Kathleen Wong.

Work Highlights

Provided by A&O Shearman

  • The London office of A&O Shearman advised Nedbank on its role as mandated lead arranger on a EUR125 million term loan provided to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire.