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A&O Shearman

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


A&O Shearman

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Banking & Finance - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is regularly mandated on complex cross-border matters, providing well-established teams in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Hong Kong, which often connect with its expansive international network on cross-border mandates. The law firm offers:

• Experience representing eminent lenders, sponsors and borrowers, including public development banks, investment banks, private equity firms and multinational corporates.

• Expertise in the areas of syndicated loans and major leveraged buyout transactions as well as project finance and complex corporate loans.

• Quality teams in the Middle Eastern, Malaysian and Indonesian offices, giving it the capacity to advise on cross-border Islamic finance matters.

Key contact

The global banking practice is co-headed by London-based Philip Bowden and Vicki Liu from Hong Kong. The firm's global Islamic finance practice is run by Anzal Mohammed in Dubai.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The firm has the breadth to handle complex issues involving multiple statutes and the depth to handle the specific rules and regulations that have been promulgated by the regulatory agencies.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • We have worked across various complex transactions with the A&O teams over the years; they can handle different streams seamlessly and leverage their broad experience.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • A&O Shearman stands out for its proactivity, availability and strong problem-solving attitude. The team demonstrates a very strong ability to provide critical advisory services

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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