Maura O'Sullivan > A&O Shearman > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

A&O Shearman maintains a solid reputation for its leveraged finance capabilities, drawing attention from leading commercial banks, financial institutions, direct lenders, alternative capital providers and financial sponsors. The New York-based team, which is led by Jake Mincemoyer, a seasoned practitioner with wide expertise of leveraged and corporate transactions, is experienced in senior, asset-based, second-lien, mezzanine, and bridge financings as well as high yield debt offerings and restructurings; the group’s capabilities in representing lenders in a cross-border context are further supported by Todd Koretzky and senior counsel Joseph Furst.  Rajani Gupta and Judah Frogel departed in September 2022, and Jin Hee Kim left the firm in June 2022. Following the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, this team has expanded, including Alan Rockwell, who regularly represents the firm’s major banking clients in acquisition finance negotiations, and Michael Chernick, who frequently advises on incremental financings. Also in New York, Maura O’Sullivan  is a key contact for cross-border leveraged loans. Tomasz Kulawik, who divides his time between New York and DC, is also recommended.