The A&O Shearman debt finance practice leverages a breadth of experience of interest to direct lenders and private credit providers, and includes among its portfolio of mandates various mezzanine, multilien, unitranche and asset-based credit facilities. Based in New York, Jake Mincemoyer directs the team, and is a key operator in asset-based loans and liability management. Maura O’Sullivan has a strong track record in local and multijurisdictional financings, including first and second lien loans. Todd Koretzky handles a number of debtor-in-possession and unitranche loan transactions. Ilona Potiha Laor and Michael Chernick are also key members of the team. Gus Atiyah left 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; Todd Koretzky; Ilona Potiha Laor; Michael Chernick