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

Filippo joins from Barclays Investment Bank, where he was a managing director and leading member of its global leveraged finance execution team with an industry-wide reputation across the London market. 

Denise Gibson, U.K. managing partner and Debt Finance partner said: “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 said: “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.”