Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 1
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+44 20 3088 0000Chambers Review
The firm has impressive Europe-wide coverage, with reputable teams in the UK, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands and across the CEE region. It frequently acts for major investment banks, sponsors and corporate clients on major leveraged buyout transactions, project finance mandates and complicated corporate loans. The firm has an outstanding reputation for cross-border transactions and offers impressive experience in acquisition finance, syndicated lending and regulatory matters regarding new directives. It also provides leading real estate finance expertise. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Philip Bowden in London co-heads the firm's global banking practice. Walter Uebelhoer in Munich, Ignacio Ruiz-Camara in Madrid and Femke Bierman in Amsterdam are further key points of contact.
Strengths
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"They are good at managing the processes and finding solutions. They want to make sure nothing is lost in translation and they are very available and committed to deals."
"The law firm is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and able to cover all topics and geographies."
"The lawyers show the ability to anticipate market trends and the ability to navigate complex financial transactions."
"The firm has a good finance team with broad expertise and an excellent ability to handle complex matters."
"They are good at managing the processes and finding solutions. They want to make sure nothing is lost in translation and they are very available and committed to deals."
"The law firm is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and able to cover all topics and geographies."
"The lawyers show the ability to anticipate market trends and the ability to navigate complex financial transactions."
"The firm has a good finance team with broad expertise and an excellent ability to handle complex matters."