A&O Shearman strengthens its European high yield practice with new partner hire

Pierre advises issuers, underwriters, and investors on international capital markets transactions and cross-border leveraged financings. He is widely recognized for his deep expertise in high yield bonds, acquisition financing, restructurings and liability management transactions.

Following the arrival of Paris-based leveraged finance partner Michel Houdayer last year, Pierre’s addition further deepens the firm’s bench in France and underscores A&O Shearman’s commitment to providing clients with an integrated, best-in-class high yield and leveraged finance capability across Europe.

John Kicken, head of high yield at A&O Shearman, commented: “With Pierre’s appointment, we continue to build out our top tier high yield capabilities across Europe, supported by specialist teams in London, Frankfurt and Paris. Our integrated model, unique in the market, enables us to deliver seamless and sophisticated solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges.”

Julien Roux, managing partner of A&O Shearman in France, added: “Pierre’s arrival reinforces the strength of our Paris finance and capital markets team, already one of the largest in the market. His expertise in high yield financing enhances our ability to advise clients across the full spectrum of debt instruments - under French, English, and U.S. law. This move perfectly complements our finance offering in Paris and, in line with our growth strategy in Europe and the U.S., will further bolster other key practices of the firm such as M&A, private equity and restructuring.”

Pierre Brulé said: “Joining A&O Shearman is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and market-leading high yield platform. I’m excited to work alongside a team renowned for its excellence, collaboration and client focus.”

Pierre will be joined by senior associate David St-Onge, with whom he has long collaborated and who brings deep experience in the French and European high yield market.