A&O Shearman expands its debt finance practice with strategic hire of leading leveraged finance lawyer

A&O Shearman is expanding its market-leading global Debt Finance practice with the strategic hiring of Filippo Crosara as a lender-side leveraged finance partner in London. Filippo joins from Barclays Investment Bank, where he was a managing director and a key figure in its global leveraged finance execution team, boasting an industry-wide reputation in the London market.

Denise Gibson, U.K. managing partner and Debt Finance partner, expressed enthusiasm about the new addition, stating, “We’re thrilled to welcome Fil. He brings with him first-class industry and market knowledge. Fil has over 18 years of experience in the legal and banking sectors, combining a very robust technical background with commercial acumen and industry awareness. We look forward to having him with us in the team.”

Nick Clark, partner and global co-head of Debt Finance at A&O Shearman, added, “Fil has a very strong market reputation and is highly respected by sponsors, lenders, and the market more broadly. His addition to the team will enable us to consolidate further our market-leading position for European leveraged finance.”

Filippo Crosara’s expertise and extensive experience in leveraged finance are expected to significantly enhance A&O Shearman’s capabilities and solidify its leadership in the European market.