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A&O Shearman

Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket - UK

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is widely viewed as one of the leading banking practices in London with standout expertise in syndicated lending, a space in which it advises high-profile corporate borrowers and traditional lenders on prominent, often multi-jurisdictional, financing transactions. In addition to its work for banks, the team advises a growing number of debt funds on direct lending mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised BAE Systems on its proposed USD5.55 billion Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire the Ball Aerospace business from Ball Corporation.

Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman stands out for its industry knowledge, proactive approach, pragmatism and technical expertise.

    Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket respondentEurope
  • A&O Shearman provides sufficient personnel on the ground to manage our projects efficiently and with extraordinary pace. Everyone, at all levels, contributes to our projects to the highest standard.

    Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket respondentEurope
  • A&O Shearman is very knowledgeable and experienced in the lending space.

    Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Greg Brown
    Band 1Greg Brown

    Greg Brown

    Gregory Brown is adept at advising financial institutions and other lenders on debt financings, as well as borrower clients. He has experience handling transactions in a number of other areas, including emerging markets and fund finance.

    • Greg is incredibly professional and amazing in his client service. I’d have him on every deal if I could. He’s a steady hand, unfazed by anything, with problem-solving skills that are second to none.

      Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket respondentEurope
    • Greg is a highly experienced partner and a pleasure to work with.

      Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket respondentEurope
    • Greg is excellent and technically brilliant in the finance space.

      Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket respondentEurope
  • Band 2Jane Glancy
    Band 2Jane Glancy

    Jane Glancy

    Jane Glancy acts for both borrower and lender-side clients on a wide range of financings, including high-value acquisition financings and the refinancing of corporate loans.

    • Jane is great to work with.

      Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket respondentEurope
  • Associates to watchDominique Crowley
    Associates to watchDominique Crowley

    Dominique Crowley

    Dominique Crowley is a promising senior associate. She has experience assisting lenders as well as borrowers with a range of financings, including fund finance and ESG-linked structures.

    • Dominique is extremely responsive and a great negotiator.

      Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket respondentEurope
    • Dominique is a pleasure to work with.

      Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket respondentEurope

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