A&O Shearman

Leveraging the firm's international network to good effect on cross-border deals, and also regularly acting as lead counsel on large transactions involving Luxembourg targets, A&O Shearman has excellent market visibility across a range of public and private M&A. Although the team is industry agnostic, it continues to be very active in the financial services sector, adding value for clients through its ability to provide an integrated service alongside colleagues from the firm's highly regarded regulatory team. 'Outstanding' team head Fabian Beullekens leads from the front and as well as excelling in cross-border transactions also regularly handles domestic mandates, including his recent advice to Banque Internationale à Luxembourg on the sale of its management company to Waystone. Jacques Graas is also very active in the financial services sector, as well as having niche expertise advising Luxembourg public sector institutions on strategic corporate matters. Peter Myners, who is a member of the board of the Luxembourg Private Equity Association, has deep technical and commercial knowledge which he utilises to good effect for clients on the corporate aspects of Luxembourg investment platforms and on subsequent deals. Sylvain Cailleau, who excels in handling fund-backed infrastructure-related M&A, and recently made-up partner Pol Theisen are also recommended.