Investment Funds & Asset Management (International & Cross-Border)

Chambers Review

With a highly-integrated network of international offices, A&O Shearman’s London team is frequently identified as a standout choice to coordinate cross-border work. Offering a well-developed, full-service platform which offers consistent quality across numerous practice areas and sectors, the London office fulfils a significant role as the firm’s central hub within its diverse global network. The team advises on some of the biggest and most complex cross-border deals in the market. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

With experience advising sponsors and investors on investment fund matters, the London funds team is sought after for global fund formation and investment advice. The funds and private equity transactions teams have incorporated tax, regulatory and banking specialists, making them a premier choice for pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and banks as well as closed-end private fund managers. The law firm frequently coordinates cross-border matters across Europe, drawing on the strength of its extensive network.