A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman‘s fund finance practice has deep experience acting for borrowers and lenders, from mid and large-cap sponsors and sovereign wealth funds to banks and credit funds. The department is rated for its expertise across subscription line-financing, NAV, and GP facilities. Leadership is split between Greg Brown, Fiona Cumming and Parisa Clovis. Brown is active in advising leading GPs and routinely handles international matters. Cumming is experienced in the full suite of financing products and is intimately familiar with using securitisation techniques on finance facilities. Clovis, who joined from Kirkland & Ellis International LLP in July 2024, has a robust sponsor-side practice, covering a range of financings across all asset classes.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong bench of partners across fund finance and private capital, more generally.’
‘Fiona Cumming is a stand-out: strong work ethic, commercially minded but at the same time no stone is left unturned, understands the key drivers of deals in ways which other lawyers do not.’
Key clients
- Hines
- Cheyne Capital Management
Work highlights
Advised Ares Alternative Credit in relation to a market first securitisation of a portfolio of subscription finance facilities to mid-market private equity firms, originated in partnership with Investec Fund Solutions.