Commercial and Corporate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
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A&O Shearman fields an experienced group of litigators tackling a broad spread of work on behalf of an impressive roster of high-end clients. The disputes team is known for representing multinational companies in the financial services, energy and technology spaces. It offers considerable expertise in handling complicated cross-border cases and regularly handles high-value shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims and post-transaction proceedings.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman defended ARISE in a claim alleging it was party to a conspiracy involving the sale of the assets and liabilities of Crane Bank to another Ugandan Bank at a gross undervalue.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O Shearman has very experienced associates who are all really rising stars."
"A&O Shearman is excellent."
"The firm is really adaptable."
"A&O Shearman has very experienced associates who are all really rising stars."
"A&O Shearman is excellent."
"The firm is really adaptable."
Notable Practitioners
Alice Englehart acts for corporates and financial institutions on a range of commercial disputes. These include issues arising from M&A transactions and supply and distribution agreements, as well as shareholder and joint venture disputes.
"Alice is very accomplished in terms of technical cross-border litigation."
"Alice is consistently good. She is smart, knows her clients' businesses, takes time to understand their commercial pressures and has a particular way with stakeholders that is incredibly effective."
"In all respects, Alice is someone who is thoughtful and thinks before she speaks so that people hang onto her every word."
Susanna Charlwood has experience representing clients on a range of commercial disputes. She is particularly noted for her expertise on contentious matters arising out of M&A transactions and joint ventures.
"Susanna provides great litigation advice."
"Susanna Charlwood is phenomenally talented and is always three steps ahead."
"She combines excellent people skills with a tough mindedness and an ability to extract great work."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
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