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What the team is known for

A&O Shearman fields a specialist practice, prominent in matters with extensive Asian or US FCPA dimensions, often acting in close cooperation with colleagues across the firm's global network. The team maintains a strong focus on assisting clients with regulatory compliance or enforcement issues or requiring due diligence support on cross-border transactions. It is noted for its especially close acquaintance with the regulatory regimes in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Chrysos and Fortescue Metals are among the firm's key clients. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Notable practitioners

Michael Shepherd, David Jenaway and Mark van Brakel are key contacts.

Work Highlights

Provided by A&O Shearman
  • The firm advised a Japanese global automotive brand on an investigation into allegations of kickbacks and bribery associated with the Tokyo Olympics and the use of a particular intermediary agent.