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A&O Shearman

Capital Markets

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide


A&O Shearman

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Capital Markets - Africa-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has a well-respected Africa group which is regularly involved in high-value capital markets issuances. It is especially noted for its impressive capabilities in Casablanca, where the firm has a longstanding reputation as the Moroccan market's premier law firm. Across the region, the firm possesses considerable expertise in all manner of capital markets transactions, including sovereign and international bond issuances.

Notable practitioners

Paris-based Diana Billik is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman assisted the managers with a USD750 million perpetual subordinated hybrid notes issuance by African Development Bank.

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