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A&O Shearman

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Luxembourg

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A&O Shearman

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Banking & Finance - Luxembourg

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has a market-leading practice that offers a full range of banking, finance and capital markets services to high-profile clients in both national and international settings. The law firm boasts an impressive roster of financial services clients, including major international banks and asset managers. Its lawyers regularly advise on real estate financings and fund financings, as well as acting for clients on regulatory matters. It also assists clients with a broad range of capital markets services, representing arrangers and managers in DCM matters, including securitisation transactions and EMTN programmes, as well as handling ECM mandates. The Luxembourg team also cooperates with the law firm's international offices to provide seamless advice on global transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Spuerkeess and other syndicate lenders on the financing of the Skypark Business Centre.

Strengths

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  • Their proactive approach, deep knowledge of the landscape and their willingness to engage in open, honest and reciprocal communication has enabled a productive sharing of perspectives and ideas.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • A&O Shearman provides regulatory depth with a commercial lens. The team translates dense EU regulations into clear, actionable steps that slot neatly into our business strategy.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • A&O Shearman's advice is always framed in business terms, anticipating the commercial impacts and opportunities rather than stopping at pure legal analysis, which is exactly the insight we need.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • A&O Shearman has a deep understanding of complex financing structures, market-leading expertise in multi-jurisdictional transactions and the ability to deliver under tight timelines.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Their ability to contextualise potential legal risks within the broader landscape of our company added significant value to our decision-making process.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Pierre Schleimer
    Pierre Schleimer

    Pierre Schleimer

    Pierre Schleimer has a prominent practice advising international clients on fund and acquisition financing matters, particularly for real estate assets.

    • Pierre Schleimer is highly commercial and solution-oriented, with a deep understanding of complex financing structures.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Pierre Schleimer is one of the most reliable lawyers on the market.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Frank Mausen
    Frank Mausen

    Frank Mausen

    Frank Mausen has a strong practice advising clients on DCM mandates, including bond issuances and setting up securitisation vehicles.

    • Frank Mausen is certainly the reference amongst Luxembourg's capital markets lawyers.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Frank Mausen's professionalism, strategic insight and commitment create a relationship marked by trust and collaboration.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Paul Péporté
    Paul Péporté

    Paul Péporté

    Paul Péporté represents clients in a wide range of capital market transactions across both equity and debt mandates, with experience handling note programmes, bond issuances and securitisation matters.

    • Paul Péporté is one of the best and most experienced capital markets lawyers in Luxembourg.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Baptiste Aubry
    Baptiste Aubry

    Baptiste Aubry

    Baptiste Aubry heads A&O Shearman's financial services regulatory team in Luxembourg. He notably advises clients on regulatory matters in the FinTech and crypto-asset sector, with additional experience acting for banks on market entries and licensing procedures.

    • Baptiste Aubry delivers sophisticated, high-quality advice with strong commercial awareness and a clear understanding of his clients' needs.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Andreas Hommel
    Andreas Hommel

    Andreas Hommel

    Andreas Hommel assists international investment funds and asset managers with real estate financing matters.

    • Andreas is available and speaks the language of the client.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Andreas Hommel is involved and hands-on.

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    • Andreas Hommel stays calm, even in difficult negotiations.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Andreas Hommel combines technical expertise with excellent client service.

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