A&O Shearman‘s debt finance team is noted for its capacities in the leveraged lending and debt finance market, and is experienced in advising multinational commercial and investment banks. Jake Mincemoyer heads the New York office, and is retained to advise on bridge, asset-based and other secured and unsecured facilities. Maura O’Sullivan is experienced in operating in cross-border financing. Michael Chernick is a port of call for revolving facilities and refinancing, while Ilona Potiha Laor is a key member of the team for acquisition and leveraged lending for investment banks. Todd Koretzky is versed in debtor-in-possession and asset-based lending. Frank Oliver and Gus Atiyah both departed the team in 2025.
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Key clients
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- Citibank
- Goldman Sachs
- Jefferies
- JPMorgan
- Macquarie
- Morgan Stanley
- Nomura
- RBC
- Scotiabank
- Truist Bank
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jake Mincemoyer
Other key lawyers
Maura O’Sullivan; Michael Chernick; Ilona Potiha Laor; Todd Koretzky