Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
Band 2
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On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman. A&O Shearman is a prominent firm with an enviable deal sheet of high-profile global M&A transactions. The firm continues to be a dominant player in European and North American markets, including the UK, France, the USA and Germany, and also has robust capabilities in CEE countries. It is highly respected for its expertise in the Middle East and Africa, and is held in high regard for its thriving practice in Asia, including a market-leading M&A team in Singapore. The law firm offers:
• Capability managing large multi-jurisdictional transactions as deal counsel.
• Expertise assisting clients in sectors such as energy, retail, TMT, banking and pharmaceuticals.
• A full suite of supporting services in areas including competition, IP, employment, tax and environment.
Dirk Meeus, based in Brussels, and David Broadley, based in London, are co-heads of the firm’s global corporate practice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm`s capability is consistently strong across a wide range of disciplines, including corporate, competition and equity capital markets."
"The firm go the extra mile for their clients in terms of service and the thoroughness of their approach and advice."
"The firm`s capability is consistently strong across a wide range of disciplines, including corporate, competition and equity capital markets."
"The firm go the extra mile for their clients in terms of service and the thoroughness of their approach and advice."