A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman is widely recognised for its top-tier international debt capital markets team. The firm advises issuers and underwriters in major financial centres worldwide on the full range of debt capital market transactions, both public and private. Their expertise spans debt programmes, regulatory and hybrid capital, equity-linked instruments, private placements, Islamic finance structures, and sustainable capital markets products. Practice leader Tom Grant assists on bond issuances by financial institutions, corporates, and sovereigns, and has significant experience in raising regulatory capital. The ‘excellent’ Theo Trayhurn acts for issuers across the UK and Nordic regions, while Jamie Durham focuses on standalone bond issuances, programme updates and drawdowns, as well as liability management transactions. Daniel Fletcher specialises in raising and refinancing regulatory capital for banks, building societies, and insurance companies, and Peter Crossan brings broad expertise across a wide range of transactions, including senior and subordinated bonds, asset-backed securities, and EMTN programmes. Andew Enga is noted for his focus on liability management, with recent engagements including high-value issues for real estate investment trusts and global investment banks.Evangelia Andronikou is also a valued member of the team. Jonathan Melton has recently retired.