Chase Armbrust
About Chase Armbrust
Chase Armbrust is a Senior Associate with expertise in financial restructuring strategies and special situations. He has a strong background in negotiating credit facilities and advising on renewable energy infrastructure.
Current Role at A&O Shearman
Chase Armbrust serves as a Senior Associate at A&O Shearman, a position he has held since 2024 in Houston, Texas. In this role, he focuses on financial restructuring strategies and special situations. His expertise includes advising clients on the development and capitalization of renewable energy infrastructure, as well as negotiating secured and unsecured credit facilities.
Previous Experience at Allen & Overy
Prior to his current position, Chase worked at Allen & Overy as a Senior Associate from 2022 to 2024 in Houston, Texas. During his tenure, he was involved in analyzing and implementing financial restructuring strategies. His experience at Allen & Overy contributed to his development in the field of financial law.
Background in Law and Education
Chase Armbrust studied at the University of Michigan Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor from 2010 to 2013. He also holds a B.A. in Plan II Honors from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. His foundational education at St. John's School spanned from 1992 to 2005, providing him with a strong academic background.
Experience at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Chase Armbrust has extensive experience at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where he worked for nine years as an Associate from 2013 to 2022. He later served as Counsel from 2018 to 2022. His role involved negotiating intercreditor arrangements and ISDA documentation, as well as participating in the creation of joint ventures and the issuance of debt and equity securities.
Summer Associate Positions
Chase gained early experience in the legal field through summer associate positions at Vinson and Elkins in 2011 and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in 2012. These roles provided him with practical insights into the legal profession and helped shape his career trajectory in financial law.