A&O Shearman

The ‘very dependable’ group at A&O Shearman harnesses capabilities assisting financially distressed clients in the array of restructuring matters of multi-billions of euros in value, often in complex and cross-jurisdictional contexts. Financial institutions, private equity investors and corporations feature in the team’s client roster. Sigrid Jansen whose workload includes handling corporate and multi-bank debt restructuring deals oversees the practice; it is noted that ’Jansen and the whole team stands out for excellence’. Aroen Kuitenbrouwer is well-equipped to assist with the team’s most prominent clients with large-scale restructurings, while Andrew Thomas has a particular specialism in cross-border matters, including those involving debt restructuring, leveraged finance, syndicated lending and acquisition finance aspects. Kelly Visser-van der Vooren left to Stek in July 2024.