Corporate/M&A: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surro
Band 4
Contact number
+1 415 616 1100Chambers Review
A&O Shearman is home to an accomplished M&A team with experience in complex M&A and joint venture matters for buyers and sellers. The firm is active in the technology, software, consumer products and financial adviser spaces, among others.
On May 1st, 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised SAP SE in connection with the sale of Qualtrics International to Silver Lake Management and CPP Investments for $12.5 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Everyone has been phenomenal. They always take a practical approach."
"Their counsel and client service is very targeted and personalized with no gaps."
"Everyone has been phenomenal. They always take a practical approach."
"Their counsel and client service is very targeted and personalized with no gaps."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Mitz possesses deep expertise in M&A, especially in the technology sector. He is additionally experienced in corporate governance matters.
"Daniel is very good at cutting to the heart of complex issues and keeping the process moving."
"Daniel works tirelessly and has the ability to anticipate problems which might come up."
Michael Dorf maintains a broad transactional practice which includes M&A, joint ventures, carve-outs and venture capital matters. He handles domestic and cross-border transactions across a range of sectors.
"Michael is exceptionally smart. He's a great sounding board for tough issues."