Capital Markets: US Law | Asia-Pacific

A&O Shearman has a prominent team offering expertise across the full spectrum of DCM and ECM including high-value IPOs. The team has notable experience handling cross-border listings and funding for M&A transactions, particularly within the energy and resources sector. The firm is known for its strength in the securitisation arena and is experienced in working with an extensive range of asset classes including auto loans, residential mortgages and credit cards. The team has access to the firm's global network and is noted for its expertise in the US and European bond markets. A&O Shearman has long-established relationships with a number of international investment banks and top ASX-listed companies. Its key clients include Citigroup, the NAB and Macquarie. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Sidley Austin maintains an office in Sydney which is home to a group of experienced US-qualified lawyers. The firm is praised for its extensive knowledge of US debt capital markets, including private placements and Rule 144A/Regulation S offerings. Its key clients include BNP Paribas, Citigroup Global Markets and CBA.

Sullivan & Cromwell is highly reputed for US securities law in addition to high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, private placements and bond raisings. The team is well placed to assist with IPOs and other equity raisings, as well as note and bond programmes, and Rule 144A/Regulation S issues. The firm is also frequently engaged by issuers and underwriters.