A&O Shearman enhances its fund finance practice with hire of European sponsor side lead

Joining a team of over 200 private capital partners across the U.S., U.K., EMEA and APAC, Parisa will further enhance the A&O Shearman team’s capabilities across the full suite of fund financing products and markets and add sought-after dedicated borrower-side leadership and depth to our fund financing practice.

Fiona Cumming, partner, co-head of fund finance and private capital sector lead at A&O Shearman said: “The last 10 years has seen the fund finance market grow from an esoteric product to an essential financing tool for the majority of private capital investors. The addition of Parisa to our finance team will support the growing client demand for sponsor side fund finance expertise and underpins our continued growth and investment in the private capital space.” 

Nick Clark, partner and co-head of debt finance at A&O Shearman said: “Parisa has worked with some of the largest fund finance players in the market. Her expertise will enable the firm to increase capability across the capital stack, which is highly attractive for sponsor side financing deals. We’re delighted to have Parisa joining the Debt Finance team.”  

Neil Sinha, partner and private equity sector lead - Europe at A&O Shearman said: “We have built a top tier sponsor side leveraged finance practice in Europe and work with fantastic private equity clients. Parisa is a great fit for our team and the firm and the right person to lead the sponsor side fund finance build out in Europe and we look forward to her joining us.” 

Parisa joins from Kirkland & Ellis.