Leveraging extensive cross-border capabilities, A&O Shearman's team is highly regarded for its experience in high-profile acquisitions and sales of issued share capital. The firm has strength in advising multi-strategy asset managers and private capital funds, often operating within the infrastructure, TMT, and energy industries. In London, global co-head of private equity Stephen Lloyd specialises in disposals and corporate finance transactions, while European sector lead Peter Banks is noted for his track record in joint ventures and exits. Paul Dunbar chiefly concentrates on equity investments. Experienced in a range of cross-border transactions, Monika Przygoda is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- 'Responsive, strong execution, strong commercial and negotiation acumen.'
Key clients
- 3i
- AnaCap
- Apax
- Apollo
- Ardian France
- Ares
- Avenue Capital
- Blacksheep Fund Management
- Blackstone
- Bridgepoint
- Brookfield
- BC Partners
Work highlights
Advising the sellers, led by Ardian, on the c. GBP 2bn sale of the share capital of Audiotonix to PAI Partners.
Advising Strikwerda Investments and leading European online solutions provider Your.World on the EUR 800 million long-term partnership capital in the form of preferred equity investment from Ares Management Credit funds and Carlyle.
Advising Bridgepoint on its recommended GBP 626 million cash offer to acquire Alpha Financial Markets Consulting.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Monika Przygoda
Practice head
Stephen Lloyd; Peter Banks
Other key lawyers
Paul Dunbar; Monika Przygoda; Chris Sabine; Tina Barazandeh-Nejad