Comparative Guide
Securitisation
United States
Bjorn Bjerke, Corey Reis & Joshua Kopel
A&O Shearman's broad caseload encompasses acquisition financing, syndicated loans, and debt facility compliance. The practice, which is also skilled at corporate transactions, is jointly led by Jake Mincemoyer and Gus Atiyah, both of whom operate out of New York. Mincemoyer is a key port of call for investment banks and private credit funds on asset-based lending facilities, liability management transactions, and restructuring. Atiyah counts private equity sponsors, hedge funds, and financial institutions on his client roster and is highly proficient in syndicated senior facilities, second-lien facilities, and debt restructuring. Other key members of the practice include Maura O’ Sullivan, who is experienced in restructuring transactions, asset-based finance, and leveraged lending.
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Key clients
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- CVS Health Corporation
- Doxa Insurance Holdings LLC
- Intercontinental Exchange, Inc
- J.F. Lehman & Co
- People Corporation
- The Dow Chemical Company
- U.S. Farathane, LLC
- WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- Citibank
Work highlights
Advised Intercontinental Exchange, Inc on an amendment to its existing USD3.9bn senior revolving credit facility agented by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.
Advised CVS Health Corporation on the establishment of a 364-day term loan credit agreement in the aggregate principal amount of USD3bn, agented by Bank of America, N.A.
Advised Boston Scientific Corporation on the refinancing of its existing USD2.75bn revolving credit facility agented by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association to finance working capital and general corporate purposes.
Practice head
Jake Mincemoyer; Gus Atiyah
Other key lawyers
Maura O’ Sullivan