A&O Shearman

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A&O Shearman acts for issuers and underwriters in preparations for IPOs, in addition to overseeing subsequent share issuances and placements as part of capital raising processes. In addition to taking on German ECM work, the practice makes use of its international network to tackle cross-border equity-based deals tied to the UK, US and Luxembourg, among others. The firm’s German ECM operations are spearheaded by Knut Sauer, who works alongside Marc Plepelits, head of the German US finance team. Nadine Kämper helps clients set up for IPOs and also supports them with secondary offerings and rights issuances.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is well known to be among the top advisers for ECM transactions in DACH and our high expectations were fully met, if not surpassed. There was no moment we did not feel fully comfortable with AOS.’
  • ‘Nadine Kämper stands out in this process very clearly. Her passion and will to drive the process is absolutely remarkable. I have never before worked with a counsel that showed this level of engagement and brought structure and clarity to the process and at the same time is such a nice person to work with.’

Key clients

  • Berenberg Bank
  • Commerzbank

Work highlights

Advised the underwriting banks in connection with the IPO of PFISTERER Holding SE on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.