A&O Shearman, Banking & Finance | Chambers Global Profile

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Banking & Finance - France

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has a well-known banking and finance practice covering a wide spectrum of matters. The team advises on cross-border debt refinancings, leveraged acquisitions, and project and real estate finance, and displays further capabilities in investment-grade financings. The team has demonstrable experience assisting international banking and finance clients with the establishment of French affiliates. The lawyers also have experience coordinating with team members in other key jurisdictions such as the UK, the USA and Luxembourg.

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Work Highlights

A&O Shearman advised Mercuria Energy Trading on the USD650 million financing of the acquisition of ENI's interest in NAOC by Oando in Nigeria.

Notable Practitioners

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Julien Roux

Band 4

Julien Roux acts for lenders on major corporate and acquisition finance transactions. He also advises syndicates on sustainability-linked facilities.

Julien Roux has a wide view of the market, he can handle cases that cross over into different topics.

Julien Roux is very good, a smooth operator.

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Thomas Roy

Band 4

Thomas Roy advises domestic and international lenders on acquisition finance. He is particularly active in the private equity space.

Thomas Roy is extremely committed and very present. We know we can always count on him.

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Adrian Mellor

Band 5

English-qualified Adrian Mellor is experienced in advising domestic and cross-border clients on corporate finance and restructurings. He also advises major banks on export finance.

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Michel Houdayer

Band 5

Michel Houdayer is noted for his experience advising on domestic and international acquisition finance matters. He represents borrowers, lenders and private equity clients.

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