A&O Shearman

Under the leadership of Dorina Yessios in New York, the project finance department at A&O Shearman has developed specialized PPP capabilities and is well equipped to handle all stages of the PPP lifecycle. The team additionally showcases expertise in renewable energy projects and strategic project M&A. The practice’s diverse roster of clients spans private equity and infrastructure fund managers, multinational lenders and government agencies. Based in New York, Cynthia Urda Kassis is a key contact for corporations, financiers and development institutions, and offers expertise on project finance, joint ventures and restructuring. Kent Rowey, who splits his time between New York and Los Angeles, is well versed in the full asset lifecycle of infrastructure projects. New York’s Paul Epstein is a leading attorney in the PPP space and is sought by major government agencies. Other key practitioners include Nisim (Niso) Matari, who is based in New York and stands out for his capabilities in complex finance transactions and credit arrangements. Daniel Sinaiko departed the team to Latham & Watkins LLP in April 2024. Paul Astolfi joined the firm in April 2025.