Department profile
A&O Shearman

Infrastructure

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A&O Shearman

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Infrastructure - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman's infrastructure group is deemed a first port of call for high-profile M&A, with significant experience in transport, energy and utilities matters. The team is sought after for its expertise in multi-source refinancings. Its clients include a number of multinational sellers, banks, buyers and financial institutions. The firm is particularly active on large-scale transportation matters, including rail, motorway and airport facilities.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Macquarie Asset Management and Ferrovial SE on the sale of AGS Airports Holdings Limited to AviAlliance UK Limited.

Strengths

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  • The team at A&O Shearman have a strong commercial mindset; they are very fast moving and agile.

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  • A&O Shearman have deep expertise in M&A transactions and in infrastructure sector in particular. The team are able to call on expertise across the firm in all relevant areas.

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  • The team's strengths are their industry knowledge, pragmatism and responsiveness. They are user friendly and focus on key priorities.

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  • They have deep knowledge of the industry. They use a solution-oriented approach and are able to navigate obstacles at speed.

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  • They are excellent in the quality of advice, client service and commercial acumen. They provide sophisticated advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleDavid Lee
    Senior StatespeopleDavid Lee

    David Lee

    David Lee is co-chair of the firm's global energy resources and infrastructure group. He is highly respected for his work advising both sponsors and borrowers on the acquisition and financing of infrastructure projects. He is experienced advising on transactions involving both domestic and international transport and energy assets.

    • David Lee is extremely strong.

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  • Band 1Richard J Evans
    Band 1Richard J Evans

    Richard J Evans

    Richard Evans is frequently sought after by clients for his expertise in infrastructure M&A transactions, with a focus on European deals. He is particularly adept at advising infrastructure funds on the acquisition and financing of energy and transport developments.
    • Richard is always clad with a very focused commercial approach.

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    • Richard is fantastic; he provides high levels of client service, responds to feedback well and nothing is ever too much trouble.

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  • Band 2Ed Moser
    Band 2Ed Moser

    Ed Moser

    Ed Moser advises clients on the acquisition and refinancing of various infrastructure assets. His expertise covers a range of sectors including renewable energy, utilities and aviation.
    • Ed Moser has an excellent brain and is very user friendly.

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    • Ed Moser combines knowledge with practicality to get deals done.

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  • Band 3Jocelyn Land
    Band 3Jocelyn Land

    Jocelyn Land

    Jocelyn Land is an infrastructure lawyer who is known for a strong skill set in assisting with refinancing of assets. She assists both sponsors and lenders with transactions relating to energy assets and transport infrastructure developments.
    • She is always good to work with and is experienced, commercial and pragmatic.

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