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A&O Shearman

Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
A&O Shearman acts for both issuers and underwriters on a range of corporate and securities matters. The attorneys are able to advise on a wide variety of capital markets deals, ranging from high-yield debt offerings to IPOs. The team utilizes its notable cross-border capability in advising international banks on their most complex transactions and possesses industry specialization in the technology, telecommunications and healthcare sectors, among others.
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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised the underwriters in connection with a $13.1 billion secondary registered offering of shares of the Charles Schwab Corporation by the Toronto-Dominion Bank.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a deep understanding of the market and will provide you with excellent work product and sound, practical legal advice.

    Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA

  • The global reach and the sheer breadth of expertise are distinguishing factors of A&O Shearman, but the consistently prompt and well-reasoned advice and collegiality are also key.

    Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA

  • Given A&O Shearman's experience and acuity, there is no matter that I would think would be too complex for the firm to handle.

    Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA

  • The team really takes the time to understand the business objective when it comes to transactions and they provide expertise and insight into how we can best achieve this objective.

    Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA

  • The A&O Shearman team is highly commercial and knows how to navigate complex situations smoothly and seamlessly.

    Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Taylor Landry
    Taylor Landry

    Taylor Landry

    Taylor Landry has a growing reputation for his work representing MLPs and public and private companies. He has notable experience of providing counsel on complex IPOs.

    • Taylor does a great job, understands how we think and keeps everyone in check while making sure everything goes smoothly.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA

    • Taylor is an exceptional junior partner who is wise beyond his years.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
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  • Lona Nallengara
    Lona Nallengara

    Lona Nallengara

    Lona Nallengara is well regarded for his representation of issuers in capital market transactions, in particular advising on investment grade debt offerings.

    • Lona is an exceptional partner. He brings excellent insight to unique business situations and provides thoughtful legal advice.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA

    • He has superb expertise and delivers practical advice.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA

    • Lona is a fantastic lawyer. He is always accessible and makes me feel like my company's work is always a priority.

      Capital Markets: Investment Grade Debt: Manager Counsel respondentUSA
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Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (2)

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    Taylor Landry

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

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  • Profile image of Lona Nallengara

    Lona Nallengara

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States

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