Mr Scott Petepiece > A&O Shearman > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Delivering multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary advice, A&O Shearman is highly capable in the full gamut of M&A matters, including high-profile company deals, joint ventures, and carve-out transactions. Scott Petepiece – Americas team head – concentrates on large-scale M&A in the infrastructure, energy and manufacturing industries, while deputy leader Daniel Litowitz has worked on sector-defining deals in the worlds of media, telecoms, healthcare and consumer goods; both practitioners are based in New York. In the same office, Clare O’Brien‘s notable areas of practice include restructurings, joint ventures, and acquisitions. The firm offers further transactional experience in Texas and the Bay Area, with a special emphasis on core industries like technology and energy. Daniel Mitz in Menlo Park is recommended for his knowledge of tech transactions. Following the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, the team has expanded. William Schwitter in New York spearheads both the US corporate and private equity practices, bringing a wealth of experience in leveraged buyouts, strategic acquisitions and special committee fiduciary matters. In the same office, Stephen Besen  stands out for his track record in multijurisdictional transactions, while Paul Burns is particularly noted for his wide experience in the life sciences and technology industries. The latter is a particular area of growth for the New York-based team, which also includes Dario de Martino. Jesse Debban, who joined from Farella Braun + Martel LLP in June 2022, expands the M&A bench in San Francisco.