A&O Shearman‘s banking and finance team balances both borrower and lender side expertise, with key focuses on corporate lending, leveraged finance, real estate finance, and restructuring. Its financial services regulatory practice also stands out, advising banks, financial institutions, and fintech businesses across Belgium and internationally. Team head Yves Van Pul has extensive expertise regarding project finance, with particular emphasis on renewable energy projects, as well as asset-based finance transactions. Combining projects, restructuring, and finance experience, Filip Tanghe is a go-to for multi-jurisdictional trade receivables financing and securitisation. Sylvia Kierszenbaum heads the debt capital markets practice, and is also adept in structured finance, covered bonds, and derivatives. Sophie Rutten and Julie Vander Donckt are both recommended.
Testimonials
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‘Great collaboration with Yves van Pul, who is at the same time knowledgeable and pragmatic.’
‘AOS has continued to offer a very high quality of service. Hiring AOS on a Belgian transaction is a de facto guarantee you will have a successful deal.'
Key clients
- EPI Company
- KBC Bank NV