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A&O Shearman Offices

A&O Shearman
1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK, NY 10020
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A&O Shearman > The Legal 500 Rankings

Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense Tier 1

With ‘top tier legal talent’ throughout its New York and Washington DC offices in particular, including former US government prosecutors and regulators, A&O Shearman is well-positioned to defend corporates, boards of directors, special committees, and individuals in their most pressing private class actions as well as in government-initiated investigations/enforcements. The financial services sector remains a particularly fecund source of work, including as it relates to market manipulation and rate-fixing cases, as well as in the defense of banks for alleged securities-related infractions in their role as underwriters on public company offerings. Adam Hakki remains central to much of this, leveraging deeply engrained relationships with many of Wall Street’s finest to good effect. In addition, Hakki maintains a thriving public company practice, both in the context of Securities Act cases, as well as on shareholder derivatives and M&A litigation. Daniel Lewis and Agnès Dunogué are also very well-versed at handling securities cases for large financial institutions, while Washington DC-based partner Lyle Roberts excels at handling securities-related investigations and enforcement actions before the SEC. In San Francisco, the ‘responsive, focused, strategic and experienced’ Daniel LaGuardia is well-regarded by clients from across a range of industries, including technology, for his skill at handling securities litigation matters, and his prowess at advising on corporate governance-related matters as well as for his overarching commercial litigation smarts. All named practitioners are based out of New York, unless otherwise indicated.

Practice head(s):

Adam Hakki; Daniel Lewis; Lyle Roberts; Daniel Laguardia; Richard Schwed; Agnès Dunogué

Other key lawyers:

Jeff Hoschander; Matthew Craner

Testimonials

‘The team consists of top tier legal talent.’

‘Daniel LaGuardia is responsive, focused, strategic and experienced. He is quite simply the best legal mind I have had the opportunity to work with to date.’

Key clients

Paramount Global

Cowen and Company

Uber Technologies, Inc.

Jefferies LLC

electroCore, Inc.

Tyler Technologies, Inc.

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Hawaiian Electric Company

Silicon Valley Bank

Toyota Motor Corporation

Opendoor Technologies

Pattern Energy Group

Lumen Technologies, Inc.

Altice USA

Sea Limited

Bank of America

BNP Paribas

SAP SE

SSR Mining

Scratch Services, LLC

The Honest Company

Digital River, Inc.

Cencora Inc.

Apache Corporation

Baker Hughes Inc.

Beneficient

BlockFi Inc.

Bookend Capital Partners

Microvast Holdings, Inc.

JPMorgan

Morgan Stanley

UBS Securities

Ardagh Metal Packaging

Work highlights

  • Prevailed on behalf of SAP SE and SAP America Inc. in a fiduciary duty action filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery challenging the $12.5bn sale of Qualtrics International, Inc., a software company majority owned and controlled by SAP, to funds affiliated with Silver Lake Group.
  • Achieved a significant victory for Opendoor in a shareholder derivative case filed in Arizona federal court.
  • Obtained a litigation victory for Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, in a putative securities class action in the Southern District of New York related to their role as underwriters to the IPO of Centessa Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Dispute resolution > Financial services litigation Tier 2

A&O Shearman has a proficient litigation practice that handles a range of matters and investigations. The team operates with a broad focus encompassing securities, sanctions and antitrust matters as well as regulatory actions before global enforcement authorities. Adam Hakki and Richard Schwed are co-heads of the New York-based team. Hakki has an enviable success rate representing major financial institution clients in complex securities and antitrust matters and litigating for major banks in enforcement investigations. Grace Lee is also a team asset, handling a range of class actions related to bond financing and securities. Katherine Stoller is a white-collar lawyer tackling criminal and regulatory investigations, focusing on money laundering, sanction violations and fraud.

Practice head(s):

Adam Hakki; Richard Schwed

Other key lawyers:

Grace Lee; Katherine Stoller

Key clients

Citigroup

Danske Bank

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

Bank of America

BNP Paribas

Morgan Stanley

UniCredit, S.p.A.

KuCoin

Counsel to Monitor of Binance Settlement

Gemini Trust

Bank of Montreal

Cowen

Mizuho

Cowen & Company, LLC

Domo, Inc. Underwriters

Jefferies LLC

electroCore, Inc.

PayPal Holdings, Inc.

Xponential Fitness Underwriters

Silicon Valley Bank Underwriters

Work highlights

  • Represented Citigroup in a multi-billion dollar RICO and fraud action filed by Quinn Emanuel in the U.S. District Court in Miami on behalf of dozens of creditors of a now-defunct Mexican oil-services company called Oceanografía, S.A. de C.V.
  • Represented Danske Bank in a high-profile $2 billion global resolution with DOJ, the SEC, and Danish authorities, concerning financial crime allegations at the Bank’s former Estonian Branch.
  • Served as counsel to Frances McLeod of Forensic Risk Analysis following Binance Holdings Limited’s guilty plea in November 2023 and $4.3 billion settlement agreement—one of the largest in history—to resolve DOJ charges related to AML, sanctions, and regulatory violations.  

Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes Tier 2

A&O Shearman‘s broad, cross-border disputes practice encompasses bankruptcy and insolvency disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts and malpractice claims, as well as insurance, securities, fraud, antitrust and M&A litigation. The group has a strong track record in both class actions and transactional disputes, representing an impressive roster of clients across a diverse range of industries. Adam Hakki enjoys a strong track record in securities claims, and leads from New York, alongside global co-head of litigation and investigations Richard Schwed. In Washington DC, Todd Stenerson is adept at handling business torts, breach of contract and ERISA disputes on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. Experienced in trade secrets and contractual disputes, Stephen Fishbein in New York is also an expert in both criminal and civil antitrust proceedings. Daniel LaGuardia divides his time between San Francisco and New York, representing a diverse clientele of individuals, corporations and financial institutions in securities litigation, investigations and regulatory matters.

Practice head(s):

Adam Hakki; Richard Schwed; Paula Anderson; Thad Behrens; Susanna Charlwood

Other key lawyers:

Todd Stenerson; Stephen Fishbein; Daniel LaGuardia; Rachel Mossman Zieminski

Testimonials

‘They have unlimited resources to provide the defenses you need. They can navigate any matter adeptly and with grace. They are top of the food chain litigators, and you won’t regret hiring them for the right case.’

‘Todd Stenerson–understands our health insurance business; is a great litigator and is very strong in antitrust as well as other commercial litigation matters. Is willing and able to go toe to toe with the best in the industry and make calculated decisions to deliver results to the client.’

‘Rachel Mossman Zieminski–excellent at what she does. Strategically brilliant and thinks about the big picutre.’

Key clients

Paramount Global

Citigroup

Cowen & Co. LLC

Uber Technologies, Inc.

Jefferies LLC

Tyler Technologies

NIC Technolgies

Board of Hawaiian Electric Co.

SAP SE

Pattern Energy

1-800 Contacts, Inc.

Altice USA

SS&C Technologies, Inc.

Booz Allen Hamilton

Paypal Holdings Inc.

Work highlights

Energy > Renewable/alternative power Tier 2

Practice head(s):

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Key clients

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European Energy

Work highlights

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Environment > Environment: transactional Tier 2

A&O Shearman is a popular choice for major US corporations, government agencies, and NGOs, including the US Department of Energy and General Electric seeking assistance with product responsibility, chemicals, and energy. Ken Rivlin is at the helm of the firm’s US and global environmental law group and he takes an active role advising on regulatory and risk issues of transactions. Jason Pratt offers ‘sound advice’ to companies and financial institutions regarding the impact of environmental and climate change laws on commercial transactions. Felise Cooper co-leads the firm’s global producer responsibility and product compliance team and frequently assists business enterprises, investors, and sponsors in assessing ESG risks on projects and environmental risks in transactions, while Maria Christopher Bell is predominantly active in drafting and negotiating indemnity, having served as a key advisor to General Electric. Other key members include Nick Ognibene,a n expert on environmental risks in complex cross-border transactions and Washington DC-based Jake Ely and Brendan Holman who are highly recommended for environment-related transactional risk management. All the team, other than Ely, are based in New York.

Practice head(s):

Ken Rivlin; Jason (Jake) Pratt

Other key lawyers:

Felise Cooper; Maria Christopher Bell; Nick Ognibene; Jake Ely; Brendan Holman

Testimonials

‘Ken Rivlin is very easy to work with. He is smart, practical, and commercial.’

‘The team is very business-oriented in mindsight and does not do extra work unnecessarily while still ensuring that we understand the potential risks of a transaction.’

‘Maria Christopher is very practical, business-oriented, and thoughtful in her guidance on complex situations.’

‘Jason Pratt is an excellent attorney who is well-versed in both environmental law and transactional matters. He provides sound advice on transactions that reflects both environmental risks and how they fit into the broader context of business goals for specific transactions.’

Key clients

General Electric

Equator Principles Association

Apollo

OCI Global

HSBC

Citibank

RHI Magnesita

Blackrock and Grain Management

DSD Renewables

energyRe

Department of Energy

Abertis Infraestructuras

Atrion Corporation

Nevada Copper

Clearway Energy Group

Tokyo Gas America

Jorf Lasfar Energy Company 5&6 SA

ConRAC

Alkem

Work highlights

  • Advised GE as strategic environmental advisor and lead outside transactional counsel on environmental risk in many of its major transactions.
  • Represented Apollo Management Holdings on the EU taxonomy for sustainable activities and related matters.
  • Advised Nevada Copper in relation to the sale of substantially all of its assets to Kinterra Capital in Section 363 Bankruptcy Sale.

Finance > Capital markets: debt offerings

A&O Shearman’s investment-grade DCM team is strong on both the issuer and underwriter side and has experience spanning the auto, biotech, energy, financial services, manufacturing, telecoms, and infrastructure sectors, among others. Recent highlights for the group include advising The Dow Chemical Company on its inaugural green bond offering. Practice head Ilir Mujalovic has broad experience covering the healthcare, retail, media, industrials, and financial services sectors. Lona Nallengara’s varied practice covers public and private debt offerings; he leverages his experience at the SEC to handle high-profile matters on a regular basis. Bill Nelson, managing partner in Houston and the Texas region, and Taylor Landry, also in Houston, are both noted for their work in the energy space. Richard Alsop and Erika Kent also play leading roles in the team, while Ilya Mamin and Stella Sun are also key contacts. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York, unless otherwise noted.

Practice head(s):

Ilir Mujalovic

Other key lawyers:

Lona Nallengara; Bill Nelson; Taylor Landry; Richard Alsop; Erika Kent; Ilya Mamin; Stella Sun

Testimonials

‘Lona Nallengara and Erika Kent are wonderful. They have a fantastic understanding of the market and great insight into the SEC. Stella Sun is also a great associate, always thinking ahead and anticipating what we need before we do!’

‘The team is highly responsive and available.  Their advice is always practical and strategic.’

Key clients

CVS Health Corporation

The Dow Chemical Company

Goldman Sachs & Co. LL

BMO Capital Markets

MUFG

Barclays Capital Inc.,

BofA Securities, Inc.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

Paramount Global

Mizuho Securities USA LLC

SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

TD Securities (USA) LLC

RBC Capital Markets

CIBC Capital Markets

Scotiabank

Casgrain & Company Limited

SMBC Nikko

National Bank of Canada Financial Markets

Desjardins Capital Markets

Boston Scientific

BNP Paribas

J.P. Morgan Securities plc

HSBC Bank plc

ING

Stifel

Canaccord Genuity

Beacon Securities Limited

Standard Chartered Bank

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

Societe Generale

Santander

UBS Investment Bank

Credit Agricole CIB

Deutsche Bank Securities

NatWest Markets

Province of British Columbia

Province of Ontario

The Bank of Nova Scotia

Laurentian Bank Securities

Natixis

Work highlights

  • Advised CVS Health Corporation (CVS Health) on its $5 billion bond offering.
  • Advised Boston Scientific Corporation on a €2.0 billion registered offering.
  • Advised Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in connection with its $1.85 billion registered offering of note.

Finance > Capital markets: equity offerings

Mainly specializing in the life sciences, healthcare, and energy industries, A&O Shearman acts for issuers and underwriters in multi-jurisdictional private placements, secondary offerings, and IPOs. The firm’s expertise extends to at-the-market offerings and financing transactions, with Ilir Mujalovic heading the practice from New York and focusing on SPACs and convertible bond issues. From Silicon Valley, Christopher Forrester assists investment banks and major sponsors, while New York’s Harald Halbhuber is a debt restructuring expert. Located in Houston, Bill Nelson is knowledgeable in cross-border securities offerings, and Taylor Landry is also highlighted as key.

Practice head(s):

Ilir Mujalovic

Other key lawyers:

Chris Forrester; Harald Halbhuber; Bill Nelson; Taylor Landry; Ilya Mamin; Stella Sun; Katya Bogdanov

Key clients

BofA Securities

Leerink Partners

Evercore ISI

RBC Capital Markets

TD Cowen

Piper Sandler

Wedbush PacGrow

Needham & Company

Truist Securities

Morgan Stanley

Silverbow Resources Inc.

GMS Ventures and Investments

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

Mizuho Securities USA LLC

Next Insurance, Inc.

J.P. Morgan

Citigroup

Work highlights

  • Advised the underwriters in connection with the upsized USD207 million initial public offering of Ceribell, Inc.
  • Advised the joint book-running managers, in connection with the USD403.7 million follow-on equity offering of Bruker Corporation.
  • Advised the joint book-running managers, in connection with the USD201 million follow-on equity offering of PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation.

Finance > Capital markets: global offerings

A&O Shearman offers a comprehensive capital markets service to corporate and sovereign clients as well as underwriting investment banks, with the group noted particularly for its sovereign finance work in Latin America. Ilir Mujalovic has a strong track record handling a wide range of matters, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, PIPEs, convertible bonds, and high-yield and investment-grade debt offering. Jason Lehner divides his time between the firm’s Toronto and New York offices; he has considerable experience assisting Canadian companies in the mining, media, telecoms, energy, and retail sectors, among others, with US capital raisings. Harald Halbhuber represents both issuers and investment banks in connection with debt and equity offerings.

Practice head(s):

Ilir Mujalovic; Adam Wells

Other key lawyers:

Harald Halbhuber; Alejandro Gordano; Tianwei Liu

Testimonials

‘Ilir Mujalovic has significant industry knowledge given the vast body of deals he has worked on.’

‘Tianwei Liu is one of the quickest associates I’ve worked with on deals. She is extremely helpful and responsive.’

‘The most responsive team we work with across deals – accessible at all times. There is significant industry knowledge that carries across teams regardless of the associates.’

Key clients

Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A.

Ecopetrol S.A.

Republic of Chile

BofA Securities, Inc.

ENGIE Chile

Deutsche Bank Securities

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (Enap)

Volcan Compañía Minera S.A.A.

Credicorp Capital Sociedad Titulizadora S.A.

Balanz Capital, Galicia

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

Santander US Capital Markets LLC

Banco Internacional del Perú S.A.A.

BBVA Securities

BCP Securities

Latin Securities

Agente de Valores

UBS Securities

Itau BBA USA Securities, Inc

Santander

SBS Trading

TPCG Valores

Province of British Columbia

BNP PARIBAS

CIBC Capital Markets

Scotiabank

The Bank of Nova Scotia

Province of Ontario

HSBC

National Bank of Canada Financial Markets

BMO Capital Markets,

Societe Generale

Wells Fargo Securities

Morgan Stanley

Barclays

Credit Agricole CIB

NatWest Markets

TD Securities

RBC Capital Markets

Casgrain & Company Limited

Desjardins Capital Markets

Natixis

Laurentian Bank Securites

Noventiq

T.S. Lines Limited

The Republic of Indonesia

NBN Co

Macquarie Bank

CIMIC

Karoon Energy

Aegon

CVC

Nationwide Building Society

Evolution Mining Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Ecopetrol S.A. in connection with its USD1.85 billion & USD1.75 billion note offerings.
  • Advised the underwriters on the financing, including EUR3.9bnequivalent loans and bonds supporting Zegona’s acquisition of Vodafone Spain.
  • Advised the Province of Ontario in connection with its public offering of USD3 billion of bonds.

Finance > Commercial lending: Advice to bank lenders Tier 2

A strong choice for investment and commercial banks, alternative capital providers, and financial sponsors on debt financing, A&O Shearman is versed in financing transactions. The firm is also particularly proficient in acquisition finance, capital structures, syndicated loans, and private debt. In New York, Jake Mincemoyer and Gus Atiyah co-lead the team, Mincemoyer is a strong choice for private credit funds on leveraged and corporate finance transactions. Atiyah is noted for his strength in debt restructuring, leveraged buyouts, and syndicated senior facilities. He is also experienced in equity and debt funds in fund-level financings. Maura O’ Sullivan’s broad practice encompasses leveraged lending, restructuring, and asset-based finance, while Michael Chernick is skilled at private credit loans. Other key team members include Frank Oliver, who is informed in bridge loans and direct lending, as well as asset-based lending.

Practice head(s):

Jake Mincemoyer; Gus Atiyah

Other key lawyers:

Maura O’Sullivan; Michael Chernick; Frank Oliver

Testimonials

‘The team is consistently reliable, available, collaborative, up to speed on market trends, able to explain technicalities on the spot, and overall a pleasure to work with.’

‘The partners I work with the most have a human side to them to complement their strong expertise in banking law. They are professional and available and are always willing to do deeper dives for more complex transactions.’

 

Key clients

Bank of America

Barclays

Citibank

Goldman Sachs

Morgan Stanley

MUFG

Nomura

RBC

Scotiabank

Truist Bank

UBS

Work highlights

  • Advised Morgan Stanley, Bank of Montreal, Goldman Sachs and KKR Capital Markets as the arrangers on a USD350m non-fungible incremental term loan to finance acquisition of ABI Healthcare Inc by TEAMS Services Group.
  • Advised Nomura Corporate Funding Americas LLC, as the lead arranger, administrative agent, and collateral agent in connection with restatement amendments that amended and restated Applied Systems, Inc’s existing first lien credit facility and second lien credit facility pursuant to which USD2.42bn in first lien term loans were incurred.
  • Advised Jefferies Finance LLC as the administrative agent and revolving lender, on a transaction involving the amendment of a first lien USD610m term facility.

Finance > Project finance

Under the leadership of Dorina Yessios in New York, the project finance department at A&O Shearman has developed specialized PPP capabilities and is well equipped to handle all stages of the PPP lifecycle. The team additionally showcases expertise in renewable energy projects and strategic project M&A. The practice’s diverse roster of clients spans private equity and infrastructure fund managers, multinational lenders and government agencies. Based in New York, Cynthia Urda Kassis is a key contact for corporations, financiers and development institutions, and offers expertise on project finance, joint ventures and restructuring. Kent Rowey, who splits his time between New York and Los Angeles, is well versed in the full asset lifecycle of infrastructure projects. New York’s Paul Epstein is a leading attorney in the PPP space and is sought by major government agencies. Other key practitioners include Nisim (Niso) Matari, who is based in New York and stands out for his capabilities in complex finance transactions and credit arrangements. Daniel Sinaiko departed the team to Latham & Watkins LLP in April 2024.

Practice head(s):

Dorina Yessios

Other key lawyers:

Cnythia Urda Kassis; Kent Rowey; Paul Epstein; Matthew Nesburn; Nisim (Niso) Matari

Key clients

ECP ForeStar

Scale Microgrid Solutions

Tokyo Gas America Ltd.

JERA Renewables

TotalEnergies Renewables USA

Advantage Capital

Sol Systems

Stonehenge Capital

United States Department of Energy (U.S. DOE)

Abertis

ConRAC Solutions

ENGIE North America Inc and AxInfra US LP

Ohio State Energy Partners, (ENGIE and Axium (OSEP)

Bregal Sagemount

United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)

U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE)

Work highlights

  • Represented ECP ForeStar (an Energy Capital Partners business) and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) as debt financing sources for the Williams biocarbon facility in California. The senior debt, which was in the form of green bonds, was provided through ECP and CIP’s Green Credit Fund.
  • Representing Scale Microgrid Solutions in a transaction to obtain equity financing from Captona LLC, which included the first-ever tax credit transfer partnership.
  • Advised Tokyo Gas America Ltd. in connection with the tax equity financing for the 500 MWac Aktina solar facility in southeastern Texas with Bank of America and Morgan Stanley as investors.
  • Abertis Infraestructuras, SA, a Spanish company that is a global leader in the management of toll roads, with a presence in 16 countries and over 8,600 kilometers of toll roads under its management.
  • Assisted ConRAC Solutions in the development, financing, and construction of a consolidated rental car facility at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

Finance > Structured finance: derivatives and structured products Tier 2

Work highlights

Finance > Structured finance: securitization Tier 2

Media, technology and telecoms > Technology transactions Tier 2

A&O Shearman combines global reach with expertise in intellectual property, privacy, and commercial law, along with hands-on experience in tech development.  Daren Orzechowski leads the tech sector team in Silicon Valley, focusing on M&A, IP strategy, and licensing, and advising top tech companies on complex transactions. Alexander Touma , based in San Francisco, is an expert in IP and tech transactions, advising on licensing, SaaS, gaming, fintech, and crypto. He also supports Meta’s global tech transactions and has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s California presence.

Practice head(s):

Daren Orzechowski; Adam Chernichaw

Other key lawyers:

Alexander Touma

Testimonials

‘Alexander Touma’s practice is distinguished by its exceptional expertise in handling complex, cross-border matters with commercial precision and responsiveness. The team’s strengths lie in its ability to deeply understand client objectives, deliver tailored solutions, and exceed expectations on challenging timelines.’

‘Alexander Touma stands out for his exceptional legal acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to simplify complex issues for clients. He is highly responsive, collaborative, and deeply committed to understanding client goals, which sets him apart from competitors. His pragmatic approach, clear communication, and dedication to delivering outstanding results make him an invaluable advisor.’

‘Daren Orzechowski and team are key OC for my team, and have frequently collaborated with us to complete bespoke, complex deals with crucial partners in the TT space. Daren and team have deep knowledge in TT, including cutting edge areas such as AI, and we rely on them for advice and efficient dealwork in these spaces. ’

‘Daren Orzechowski is a business-minded, practical and lightning fast partner to my team.’

‘Standout partners, hard-working associates, great attitudes.’

‘Alex Touma is extremely talented at drafting, with a keen command of the nuance of language. Additionally, he is skilled at understanding the technical detail regarding the products underlying our agreements, and translating that to the page. Finally, Alex is excellent to work with: he is responsive, insightful, funny, and someone I consider a core member of our team.’

Key clients

Meta Platforms, Inc. and affiliates (Instagram, WhatsApp)

Zendesk

Haveli Investments

Bain Capital Ventures

JFrog

ASML

CUBE

Retool

Advanced Micro Devices

U.S. Department of Energy

Qualtrics

Paramount Global

Celanese Corporation

Genmab A/S

Boston Scientific

Work highlights

  • Advised Meta on numerous global commercial technology transactions involving services and technological integrations, including virtual reality, augmented reality, games, metaverse and other complementary technologies related to Meta’s various product offerings, such as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
  • Represented the U.S. Department of Energy on technology, IP and privacy matters connected to its multi-billion dollar program to fund the production and development of lithium-ion battery and related energy storage and electric vehicle technologies.
  • Advised Zendesk in two AI-related M&A transactions: the acquisition of Estonian company OU Qualitista (Klaus) and a Finnish company Ultimate Enterprises Oy.|

Tax > Financial products Tier 2

Jointly led by Larry Crouch and Jack Heinberg, the team at A&O Shearman provides a comprehensive tax advisory service advising on the U.S. federal income tax aspects of domestic and cross-border financial and corporate transactions. The firm’s client roster is comprised of governments, financial institutions, insurance companies, and funds. Crouch holds extensive experience in advising clients on tax planning issues for domestic and international transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and joint ventures, while Heinberg focuses his broad practice primarily on the taxation of financial instruments and derivatives, cross-border financing, CLOs, and securitizations. Caroline Lapidus is based in Silicon Valley and represents clients in matters concerning project finance, asset management and REIT investments. Lorenz Haselberger, who is based in New York, routinely advises banks, broker dealers, digital asset intermediaries and family offices on the tax aspects of financial products, transactions, and inbound investments.

Practice head(s):

Larry Crouch; Jack Heinberg

Other key lawyers:

Caroline Lapidus; Lorenz Haselberger

Key clients

Société Générale

Neuberger Berman

Sound Point Capital Management

CQS

Monroe Capital Management LLC

PIMCO

TD Bank

CIBC

Toyota Motor Credit Corporation

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Azul S.A.

Banco BTG Pactual S.A. – Cayman Branch

Banco do Brasil S.A.

Barclays Capital Inc.

BBVA

BMO Capital Markets

BNP Paribas

BofA Securities, Inc.

CIBC Capital Markets

Citigroup

Credit Agricole CIB

CVS Health Corporation

Ecopetrol

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

Itau BBA USA Securities, Inc.

J.P. Morgan

Mizuho

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

MUFG Securities Americas Inc.

PNC Capital Markets LLC

Province of British Columbia

Rabo Securities

RBC Capital Markets

Santander US Capital Markets LLC

Sasol Limited

Scotia Capital (USA) Inc.

Scotiabank

SMBC Nikko

TD Securities

Toyota Motor Corporation

Truist Securities

UBS Securities LLC

Valvoline Inc.

Wells Fargo Securities

Work highlights

  • Acting as an advisor in the global covered bond market to both issuers and underwriters in an established covered bond programs.|
  • Advised on approximately 120 CLO transactions, totalling over U.S.$49 billion, for clients such as Neuberger Berman, Sound Point Capital Management, Elmwood Asset Management, CIFC Asset Management, Jefferies, and other various investment and asset management firms.
  • Developing a leading practice in structuring and implementing significant risk transfer transactions and investment platforms.

Tax > US taxes: non-contentious Tier 2

A&O Shearman’s non-contentious tax group has combined expertise in strategic tax planning advice, cross-border structuring and restructuring, and tax controversy matters for clients in sectors such as investment banking firms, financial advisors, and multinational companies. Split between New York and Menlo Park, Larry Crouch leads the practice with strong expertise in tax planning for M&A, capital markets, and joint ventures, representing clients including Celanese and CVS Health. In New York, Dave Lewis and Jack Heinberg have significant experience in domestic and international tax planning alongside Caroline Ladipus in San Francisco, and Derek Kershaw focuses on transactional work, including joint ventures, REITs, and private equity. Ryan Bray in Dallas represents clients including Paramount Global and Dycom Industries on corporate and international tax matters.

Practice head(s):

Larry Crouch

Other key lawyers:

Dave Lewis; Ryan Bray; Lorenz Haselberger; Derek Kershaw; Jack Heinberg; Caroline Ladipus

Key clients

Dow, Inc.

Atrion

Genmab A/S

Taro Pharmaceuticals

Mubadala Investment Company PJSC

Neuberger Berman

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

Carbon Engineering Ltd.

Celanese Corporation

OCI Global

JDE Peet’s

LPL Financial Holdings

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

Strategic Sports Group

Liberty Global Ltd.

BioNTech

Work highlights

  • Advised Dow, Inc on tax aspects of the structuring of a joint venture holding infrastructure assets and the sale of a minority stake in this joint venture to Macquarie Asset Management.
  • Advised Genmab A/S, an international biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, on its acquisition of ProfoundBio.
  • Advised Celanese Corporation in its agreement to sell 70% of its food ingredients business to Mitsui & Co. for $472.5 million.

Antitrust > Civil litigation/class actions: defense Tier 3

A&O Shearman excels in managing complex antitrust litigation across the technology, media, aviation, petrochemicals, healthcare, and finance sectors. The team’s extensive litigation capabilities span civil and criminal matters under the Sherman Act, wage-fixing cases, and state antitrust laws. Its expertise is further strengthened by former government officials with significant experience in cartel investigations. Based in Washington DC, global head David Higbee advises on antitrust investigations, merger reviews, and complex competition litigation. Also in DC, Todd Stenerson leads US antitrust litigation, specializing in dealer termination, RICO cases, business torts, and breach of contract disputes. In New York, Adam Hakki is a renowned litigator, recognized for his skill in handling high-stakes trials and investigations involving ‘bet-the-company’ mandates.

Practice head(s):

David Higbee; Todd Stenerson

Other key lawyers:

Noah Brumfield; Jessica Delbaum; Adam Hakki; Djordje Petkoski; Brian Hauser; Rachel Mossman Zieminski

Testimonials

‘A&O Shearman’s team in the U.S. is strong and unique in the amount of experience they bring to a matter. We see them frequently in major antitrust litigation matters, and they are winning many large mandates.’

‘We mostly work with Todd Stenerson and Rachel Mossman, who are both top-notch.’   

Key clients

Booz Allen Hamilton

1-800 Contacts

PayPal Holdings

Bank of America

BNP Paribas

JetBlue Airways Corporation

Hytera Communications

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Work highlights

  • Represented Booz Allen Hamilton in a first-of-its-kind “no-poach” antitrust class action.
  • Representing Sony in a class action alleging violation of section 2 of the Sherman Act.  
  • Representing PayPal in an antitrust class action lawsuit filed alleging that PayPal uses illegally restrictive merchant contracts.

Antitrust > Merger control Tier 3

With antitrust expertise across Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Washington DC, the A&O Shearman merger control offering regularly handles complex, strategic transactions. The team’s international reach is particularly notable. David Higbee heads the global antitrust practice, with notable government experience and industry expertise across the defense, oil and gas, financial services, and technology sectors. The firm’s merger control offering is complemented by its antitrust litigation practice, headed by Todd Stenerson. For multi-national mergers, companies seek out Jessica Delbaum in New York, noted for her experience before the FTC and Department of Justice. Also in New York, Elaine Johnston has longstanding experience of matters in the chemicals, pharma, and healthcare industries. The intersection of antitrust law and intellectual property is an area of interest for Noah Brumfield, who splits his time between DC and Silicon Valley. Puja Patel departed the team in January 2025. Team members are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

Practice head(s):

David Higbee; Todd Stenerson

Other key lawyers:

Jessica Delbaum; Ben Gris; Elaine Johnston; Noah Brumfield; Hugh Hollman

Key clients

Paramount Global (formerly known as ViacomCBS)

Dover Corporation

Carbon Engineering

Chevron

Atrion Corporation

Genmab A/S

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

JetBlue Airways Corporation

JDE Peet’s N.V.

Davide Campari–Milano N.V.

SAP SE

WillScot Mobile Mini Corp.

RHI Magnesita N.V.

Strategic Sports Group

OCI N.V.

Broadway Technology

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised SAP SE on the acquisition of LeanIX.
  • Advised Chevron Corp. on competition matters in its definitive agreement to acquire Hess Corp. in an all-stock transaction valued at $53 billion on October 20, 2023.
  • Represented JetBlue Airways Corporation in an investigation and then trial brought by the DOJ and several states seeking to enjoin the Northeast Alliance between JetBlue and American Airlines.

Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense

A&O Shearman‘s investigation and white-collar defense practice adopts a comprehensive integrated approach to guiding clients through intricate criminal, regulatory, and internal inquiries. The team’s expertise spans anti-money laundering, bribery and corruption, insider trading, and financial crime enforcement. The firm provides support to both companies and individuals through government investigations, trials and compliance reviews. The practice is led by David Esseks, based in New York, who specializes in securities litigation and anti-corruption investigations. John Nathanson, also in New York, represents clients in cross-border litigations and enforcement investigations. Katherine Stoller, based in New York as well, focuses on white-collar defense and financial crime matters. Adam Schwartz , based in Washington DC, boasts experience in representing companies and individuals in investigations led by the DOJ, SEC and the CFTC among other government agencies involving securities, antitrust and FCPA matters. Stephen Fishbein is sought after for experience in antitrust, compliance, and internal investigations.

Practice head(s):

David Esseks; John Nathanson; Katherine Stoller

Other key lawyers:

Adam Schwartz; Stephen Fishbein

Testimonials

‘Tons of experience in sophisticated white collar matters and civil litigation as well. Deep expertise in markets and financial matters.’

‘David Esseks is superb – very smart and experienced Gene Ingoglia is also strong’

‘They have a strong international practice and good depth. ’

‘Adam Schwartz is an aggressive but pragmatic litigator, with a good sense of the current goings-on in white collar practice. He has the ability to advise a client in the boardroom or advocate in the courtroom. ’

‘Adam Schwartz is part of a terrific team over there. Especially since the merger, the firm is now a globe-spanning powerhouse.’

‘Adam Schwartz is a superstar–a former AUSA in both DC and EDVA, he has both serious trial chops and experience conducting long-term, complex investigations. A lot of lawyers are good with paper–they know how to do interviews, review a lot of documents, and so on. But Adam is much more than that–he can also take a case to trial and be a deeply credible threat if that happens.’

‘What is unique is the global size and breadth of their practice group. They seem to have top people all over the globe who are handling important matters for significant corporate and individual clients). Unlike most competitors, their team has the experience to practice in local courts and before local regulators when needed. They have consistently good people in the US, in Asia Pacific and in Europe. And they have senior people who have worked at DOJ, SEC, CFTC, FEC, and OFAC.’

‘John Nathanson is my go to contact. He is experience, measured, calm, diligent, responsive and has great perspective. He assembles the right teams for the right matters, gives the right advice, and has excellent judgment. There is a reason so many sophisticated clients rely on him in some of their most important matters: because he is a great lawyer.’

Key clients

Allianz

Bank of America

DOJ Monitor, Frances McLeod (Binance Settlement)

Chevron

Citibank

Goldman Sachs

JP Morgan

Morgan Stanley

Paramount

Societe Generale

Work highlights

  • Counsel to DOJ’s Independent Monitor of Binance, the global cryptocurrency exchange, in connection with its USD4.3bn BSA/AML and sanctions resolution with DOJ, with respect to the remediation and enhancement of Binance’s compliance program.
  • Representing BitMEX, a crypto-currency trading platform, in connection with criminal and regulatory investigations in the U.S. concerning potential money laundering and trade sanctions violations, as well as potential Commodity Exchange Act violations.
  • Represented Danske Bank in investigations by DOJ, the SEC, Danish and French criminal authorities arising from its former Estonian branch, resulting in a USD 2bn global settlemen.
  • Represented a hedge fund partner and a government insider at trial on criminal insider trading charges in a high-profile case.
  • A&O Shearman was hired by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of this public company to conduct an independent review of the company’s political and lobbying activities on an annual basis for a period of five years.

Dispute resolution > M&A litigation: defense Tier 3

A&O Shearman litigates a broad range of merger-related disputes, including those arising out of contested mergers, shareholder class actions and proxy contests, among many others. The practice is headed by a team consisting of Adam Hakki, Alan Goudiss, Paula Anderson and Mallory Tosch Hoggatt, all based in New York with the exception of Hoggatt, who splits time between NY and Houston. Goudiss recently helped SAP and its US subsidiary defeat a breach of duty claim in relation to its $12.5bn sale of Qualtrics, which the plaintiffs alleged was sold to Silver Lake despite a higher bid existing. He and Hoggatt are currently defending Altice USA against claims it violated a merger agreement with Cablevision when it laid off workers at one of its local news stations. Hakki is renowned for his expertise in handling securities and corporate governance-related litigation, with Anderson taking on a broad range of M&A and governance suits for clients.

Practice head(s):

Adam Hakki; Alan Goudiss; Paula Anderson; Mallory Tosch Hoggatt

Key clients

Jefferies LLC

Pattern Energy Group

SAP SE

Baker Hughes Inc.

Tyler Technologies/NIC Technologies Inc.

Liberty Global, Inc.

Altice USA

Work highlights

  • Represented SAP SE and SAP America Inc. in a fiduciary duty action filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery, challenging the $12.5bn sale of Qualtrics International, Inc. to funds affiliated with Silver Lake Group, LLC.
  • Defended Pattern Energy Group, Inc. and its officers and directors in fiduciary duty litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and a companion securities class action litigation filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.
  • Obtained a victory in Kansas State Court on behalf of Tyler Technologies, Inc., NIC Technologies, Inc., and NIC’s former CEO and directors in connection with Tyler’s 2021 all-cash acquisition of NIC.

Finance > Capital markets: high-yield debt offerings

Representing domestic and international clients from across the automotive, construction, and energy industries, A&O Shearman specialises in handling complex private placements, SEC registered offerings, and acquisition financing matters. The firm acts on behalf of both issuers and underwriters, regularly overseeing liability management transactions and leveraged finance proceedings, with Ilir Mujalovic spearheads the outfit from New York. Jeffrey Pellegrino assists private equity funds and financial institutions, Roberta Cherman concentrates on M&A and corporate governance issues, while Alejandro Gordano is also cited as an integral member.

Practice head(s):

Ilir Mujalovic

Other key lawyers:

Jason Lehner; Ryan Robski; Jeffrey Pellegrino; Roberta Cherman; Alejandro Gordano

Key clients

Banco do Brasil S.A.

Ecopetrol S.A.

Target Hospitality Corp.

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.

Consolidated Energy Finance S.A. and Consolidated Energy AG

Barclays Capital Inc.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC,

BofA Securities, Inc.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

UBS Securities LLC

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

Deutche Bank Securities Inc.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Jefferies LLC

TD Securities (USA) LLC

MUFG Securities Americas Inc.

NatWest Markets Securities Inc.

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

Work highlights

  • Advised Ecopetrol S.A. in connection with its SEC-registered offering of USD1.85 billion and USD1.75 billion notes.
  • Assisting the underwriters in connection with SS&C Technologies, Inc.’s private placement offering of USD750 million of senior notes.
  • Consolidated Energy Finance S.A connection with its offer of Senior Notes totalling USD605 million.

Finance > Commercial lending > Advice to direct lenders/private credit Tier 3

Headed by New York-based Jake Mincemoyer and Gus Atiyah, A&O Shearman is highly knowledgeable of acquisition financing, debt financing, and restructuring. Mincemoyer is versed in asset-based lending facilities, bridge facilities, leveraged transactions, and liability management transactions, while Atiyah is a key port of call for equity and debt funds. He is also knowledgeable of debt restructuring, leveraged buyouts, and second-lien facilities, while Maura O’ Sullivan is noted for her cross-border financing capabilities. She is also notably experienced in debtor-in-possession financings, while other key members of the practice include Ilona Potiha Laor and Michael Chernick.

Practice head(s):

Jake Mincemoyer; Gus Atiyah

Other key lawyers:

Maura O’ Sullivan; Ilona Potiha Laor; Michael Chernick

Work highlights

Finance > Commercial lending Tier 3

A&O Shearman's broad caseload encompasses acquisition financing, syndicated loans, and debt facility compliance. The practice, which is also skilled at corporate transactions, is jointly led by Jake Mincemoyer and Gus Atiyah, both of whom operate out of New York. Mincemoyer is a key port of call for investment banks and private credit funds on asset-based lending facilities, liability management transactions, and restructuring. Atiyah counts private equity sponsors, hedge funds, and financial institutions on his client roster and is highly proficient in syndicated senior facilities, second-lien facilities, and debt restructuring. Other key members of the practice include Maura O’ Sullivan, who is experienced in restructuring transactions, asset-based finance, and leveraged lending.        

Practice head(s):

Jake Mincemoyer; Gus Atiyah

Other key lawyers:

Maura O’ Sullivan

 

 

 

 

Testimonials

‘The team is consistently reliable, available, collaborative, up to speed on market trends, and able to explain technicalities on the spot.’

‘Overall, they are a pleasure to work with.’

‘The partners I work with are professional, available, and are always willing to do deeper dives for more complex transactions.’

Key clients

Boston Scientific Corporation

CVS Health Corporation

Doxa Insurance Holdings LLC

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc

J.F. Lehman & Co

People Corporation

The Dow Chemical Company

U.S. Farathane, LLC

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp

Bank of America

Barclays

Citibank

Goldman Sachs

Morgan Stanley

MUFG

Nomura

RBC

Scotiabank

Truist Bank

UBS

Work highlights

  • Advised Intercontinental Exchange, Inc on an amendment to its existing USD3.9bn senior revolving credit facility agented by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.
  • Advised CVS Health Corporation on the establishment of a 364-day term loan credit agreement in the aggregate principal amount of USD3bn, agented by Bank of America, N.A.
  • Advised Boston Scientific Corporation on the refinancing of its existing USD2.75bn revolving credit facility agented by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association to finance working capital and general corporate purposes.

Finance > Fintech Tier 3

Particularly sought after by banking, technology, and venture capital clients, A&O Shearman is adept at handling high-value transaction and regulatory matters in the payments space. In New York Dario De Martino is an experienced M&A lawyer. Based in San Francisco, Alex Touma specializes in technology transactions with intellectual property aspects, including those related to blockchain and NFTs.

Practice head(s):

Todd Beauchamp; Adam Chernichaw; Dario de Martino; Alex Touma

Testimonials

‘A&O Shearman has a vey deep bench. My team is always able to bring the expertise needed to the table irrespective of the situation.’

Key clients

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Foresight Ventures

Bitstamp

Broadway Technology

Figure Markets Holdings

CUBE

Scroll

Morgan Stanley

Deutsche Bank

Aptos Labs

Work highlights

  • Advising Meta’s affiliate WhatsApp on its negotiations with merchant acquirers in Brazil in furtherance of the launch and ongoing support of WhatsApp’s payment service for small businesses in Brazil.
  • Advised Forevision Holdings on its acquisition of a controlling stake in The Block.
  • Advised Bitstamp and its majority shareholder NXMH on the sale of Bitstamp to Robinhood.

Labor and employment > Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: transactional Tier 3

A&O Shearman has broad expertise across executive compensation, employment, and governance, navigating high-stakes corporate transactions, including executive pay in billion-dollar M&A deals, alongside guiding boards through governance challenges. Brian Jebb and John Cannon, both global co-heads of the practice, bring deep expertise in cross-border transactions, with knowledge of regulatory landscapes and market trends. Known for its ability to handle intricate compensation structures, post-transaction integration, and equity plan design, the firm is a go-to for private equity giants, tech innovators, and multinational corporations.

Practice head(s):

Brian Jebb, John Cannon

Other key lawyers:

Jai Garg; Melisa Brower; Matthew Behrens; Jason Rothschild

Key clients

3E

Apollo Global Management

Atrion Corporation

Boomi

Boston Scientific Corporation

Broadway Technology

Cube Content Governance Global Limited

Dover

Forevision Holdings Limited

Genmab A/S

GlobalLogic Inc.

JDE Peet’s N.V.

Mubadala

Paramount Global

SAP SE

Teradyne, Inc

TPG Inc.

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.

Zendesk

Work highlights

Media, technology and telecoms > Advertising and marketing: litigation Tier 3

A&O Shearman's advertising litigation practice is based in Austin and led by Saul Perloff who is experienced in both prosecuting and defending a range of advertising disputes. The firm is sought out for its expertise in false advertising and unfair competition expertise. The firm often serves life sciences clients such as biopharmaceutical companies, biologics and medical device companies. Other key industries include consumer products, financial services, food and beverage. False Claims Act and Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations that are brought in class actions are also handled by the practice.

Practice head(s):

Saul Perloff

Key clients

QuVa Pharma, Inc.

Guardant Health

Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Red Hook Lobster Pound LLC

Human Power of N

Mojave Desert Holdings, LLC

Work highlights

  • Represented Guardant in Guardant Health, Inc. v. Natera, Inc., concerning the intersection of Lanham Act false advertising law and First Amendment protections of scientific speech.
  • Represented Acella in a Lanham Act false advertising suit brought against ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Represented Mojave Desert Holdings, U.S.A. Dawgs, Inc., and Double Diamond Distribution, Ltd. as lead counsel in a false advertising and patent case against Crocs.

Media, technology and telecoms > Outsourcing Tier 3

A&O Shearman has become a key adviser to a broad client base ranging from start-ups, Fortune 500 companies and everything in between over the last 25 years, having handled complex, business-critical outsourcing and procurement transactions. Its focus on technology-based structures and BPO deals has seen it develop in-depth expertise in legal, regulatory, and commercial aspects of such transactions, which include software licensing and support agreements, IT hosting, and cloud computing arrangements. Adam Chernichaw in New York, who leads the digital, data, IP and tech practice, and Daren Orzechowski in Silicon Valley, who is global technology sector lead and frequently handles international joint ventures and digitization projects, are the standout practitioners. Among their clients are leading players in the banking, insurance healthcare, and tech sectors. Alexander Touma in San Francisco also plays a pivotal role in the practice, bringing to bear his knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrency, fintech, software, and hosting agreements.

Practice head(s):

Adam Chernichaw; Daren Orzechowski

Other key lawyers:

Alex Touma

Tax > International tax Tier 3

The team at A&O Shearman assists global corporate clients and financial institutions with a vast array of matters including strategic tax planning and complex transactions. The firm also shows considerable experience handling tax efficiency in investment and operating structures for multinationals. Based out of New York and Menlo Park, Larry Crouch leads the team, with significant experience advising private equity clients in aspects of domestic and international tax planning including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and joint ventures. New York-based Jack Heinberg holds significant expertise in fund investments and focuses his practice on domestic and international tax planning, the taxation of financial instruments and derivatives, as well as cross-border financing, while Derek Kershaw advises clients on tax aspects of M&A, spin-offs, and joint ventures. Also based in New York, Dave Lewis has significant experience assisting clients with corporate mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and global capital markets transactions.

Practice head(s):

Larry Crouch

Other key lawyers:

Jack Heinberg; Derek Hershaw; Dave Lewis

Key clients

Dow, Inc.

Genmab A/S

Taro Pharmaceuticals

Mubadala Investment Company PJSC

Carbon Engineering Ltd.

Celanese Corporation

JDE Peet’s

Ajinomoto Co. Inc.

Strategic Sports Group

Shionogi

Exponent

Liberty Global Ltd.

BioNTech

Work highlights

  • Advised Dow, Inc., on tax aspects of the structuring of a joint venture holding infrastructure assets and the sale of a minority stake in this joint venture to Macquarie Asset Management.
  • Advised Genmab A/S, an international biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, on its acquisition of ProfoundBio.
  • Advised Celanese Corporation in its agreement to sell 70% of its food ingredients business to Mitsui & Co. for $472.5 million.

Antitrust > Cartel Tier 4

With a strong global footprint, A&O Shearman advises both domestic and multinational corporations, as well as individuals, on criminal and civil antitrust matters before the DOJ, European Commission, and EU member state authorities. The group has particular strength in the financial services and oil and gas sectors. Practice head David Higbee is a key contact for government and internal investigations, serving as a trusted advisor to clients across the energy, pharmaceutical, chemical, technology, entertainment, hospitality, gaming, defense, and financial services sectors. Todd Stenerson leads the firm's antitrust litigation practice, and is noted for his extensive antitrust, multi-district litigation and arbitration experience. Djordje Petkoski focuses on criminal antitrust cases and follow-on civil class actions.

Practice head(s):

David Higbee; Todd Stenerson

Other key lawyers:

Djordje Petkoski

Key clients

American Sugar Refining

BNP Paribas

Bank of America

Morgan Stanley (VRDO)

Work highlights

  • Achieved a litigation victory for BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (“BNPP”) in connection with a long-pending antitrust class action involving the market for U.S. Treasury securities.
  • Representing American Sugar Refining in a collection of price-fixing suits consolidated in Minnesota federal court.
  • Representing Morgan Stanley and several of its subsidiaries as defendants in a consolidated putative class action in the Southern District of New York.

Energy > Energy transactions: oil and gas Tier 4

A&O Shearman‘s Houston-based oil and gas team advises on high-value transactions across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. The team has acted for major industry players on acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestments, with growing involvement in energy transition projects. Bill Nelson leads the group and is a highly experienced transactional partner renowned for his capital markets offering that is routinely sought out by industry players, financial institutions, and investment banks. Co-head Taylor Landry is another name for securities offerings whilst also helping clients with M&A, corporate governance and compliance matters.

Practice head(s):

Bill Nelson; Taylor Landry

Testimonials

‘The team has a wide range of experience in oil and gas deals, including both upstream and midstream deals. The firm is using AI and other technology to be more efficient.’

‘Their dedication to getting a deal done on time and their knowledge of the subject matter. Nathan Meredith, in particular, is a standout member of the energy team given his experience in oil and gas transactions and his work ethic.’

Key clients

Chevron Corporation

DT Midstream

Petrobras

Ecopetrol S.A.

Empresa Nacional del Petroleo

Turnbridge Capital

US Department of Energy

Work highlights

  • Advising Chevron in the USD6.5bn divestment of its bundle of assets in Alberta’s oilsands to Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
  • Advised DT Midstream, Inc.in its FERC-regulated natural gas transmission pipelines from ONEOK, Inc. for USD1.2bn.
  • Advised Turnbridge Capital in the sale of portfolio company Probe to Weatherford International plc.

M&A/corporate and commercial > Private equity buyouts: middle-market (Up to $500m) Tier 4

A&O Shearman‘s diverse roster of sponsor clients – ranging from major PE houses to growth funds – turn to the team for its capabilities across a range of transactions, including complex, multijurisdictional deals. Alain Dermarkar helms the practice from Dallas and handles a steady stream of deals that include capital raises, acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures and exits. New York’s Romain Dambre is active across multiple of sectors, with recent engagement with digital infrastructure and financial services-related matters. Kyle Park is instructed on both financial sponsor and portfolio-side transactions from Dallas.

Practice head(s):

Alain Dermarkar; Chris Zochowski

Other key lawyers:

Romain Dambre; Kyle Park

Key clients

J.F. Lehman & Co.

Blackrock and Grain Management

Bain Capital

Bridgepoint Fund

Guggenheim Partners Investment Management

The Carlyle Group

Aegion Coating Services, LLC

New Mountain Capital

Teradyne, Inc.

Investcorp Europe Acquisition Corp I

Kestra Financial

Bluespring Wealth Partners

Frontier Waste Solutions

Work highlights

  • Represented J.F. Lehman & Company in its acquisition of Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.
  • Represented BlackRock on the acquisition of a stake in Phoenix Tower International from Blackstone.
  • Represented Bridgepoint in a reinvestment in Kyriba in a transaction that values the San Diego, California-based company at over USD3 billion.

Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 5

A&O Shearman‘s international arbitration practice is commended for its representation of multinational corporations, investors and sovereigns, frequently advising on all aspects of investment treaty arbitrations. The team handles complex, headline-grabbing, investor-state and commercial disputes, with expertise in construction, energy, financial, and technology disputes. Washington DC-based Patrick Pearsall leads the team, and has extensive experience representing clients in international disputes, and recently advised the Kingdom of Sweden on its first ever investment arbitration. In the same office, Christopher Ryan represents private and state clients before all major arbitral institutions, particularly those arising from construction and engineering projects, and is experienced at appearing in arbitration-related proceedings before US state and federal courts. David Ingle is skilled at handling matters in the energy and extractive sectors.

Practice head(s):

Patrick Pearsall; Christopher Ryan

Testimonials

‘The lawyers at A&O Shearman are a cut above the rest. Their knowledge of the law in different jurisdictions is unparalleled, as is their mastery of the facts of the case and their ability to present effective arguments in clear and persuasive ways.’

‘Christopher Ryan is a great legal mind, he excels at presenting arguments in clear and convincing ways.’

‘David Ingle is a rising star at A&O Shearman. Very intelligent and persuasive.’

Key clients

Republic of Panama

Bridgepoint Group Limited and Watkins HoldingsS.àr.l.

EBL (Genossenschaft Elektra Baselland) and Tubo Sol PE2

RWE

Conrac Solutions

OHL Internacional and Contrack (Cyprus) Ltd

Nevada Copper Incorporated

Vamed Management und Service GmbH

Blackstone Technology Group

The Republic of Panama

Work highlights

  • Represented the Republic of Panama in treaty claims brought by Omega Engineering LLC and Mr Oscar Rivera.
  • Advising Nevada Copper regarding disputes with EPC and related contractors arising out of its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Finance > Financial services regulation Tier 5

A&O Shearman provides comprehensive regulatory advice to banks and broker-dealers, assisting them with a broad range of matters, including licensing, capital requirements, regulatory investigations, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. The firm’s financial services regulatory practice is led by Barbara Stettner, who is based in Washington DC while the banks regulatory practice in New York is headed by Lena Kiely. The team regularly advises clients on compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations, offering guidance on various regulatory frameworks affecting financial institutions. Jennifer Morton is a key contact within the practice, frequently advising banks, investment firms, and broker-dealers on issues related to net capital requirements, trade reporting obligations, and corporate financing rules. Based in New York, Taylor Pugliese is recognised for her in-depth knowledge of broker-dealer regulations, as well as the cross-border requirements that impact financial institutions.

Practice head(s):

Lena Kiely; Barbara Stettner

Other key lawyers:

Jennifer Morton; Taylor Pugliese

Testimonials

‘With the addition of Lena Kiely, the Bank Regulatory team at A&O Shearman is now a trusted firm to turn to for Bank Regulatory advice. ’

‘Lena Kiely is a strong technical expert in banking regulation, but what really makes her a valuable adviser is that she draws on her in-house experience to also take into account the practical implications of the advice and thinks about what the client will need to do, and any related hurdles that will need to be overcome, to implement the advice internally. She also thinks about any related internal risk governance and controls implications, so that beyond simply providing an answer to a legal question, she helps highlight internal governance considerations that often are just as important.’

 

Key clients

Bank of America

JPMorgan Chase

Raymond James

Barclays

Crown Agents Bank Ltd.

Development Bank of Japan

FirstRand Bank Limited

HSBC Holdings plc

Société Générale S.A.

Société Générale

Mubadala Investment Company

Gemini Galactic Markets, LLC

Itaú Unibanco

Banco Bradesco S.A.

Citigroup Global Markets and XP Investimentos Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários S.A.

Citigroup, BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Mizuho

Barclays, J.P. Morgan, PNC Capital Markets LLC, and Scotiabank

I-Bankers Securities, Inc., IB Capital LLC and Dawson James Securities, Inc

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advising large commercial banks (JPMorgan, Citibank, etc.) on numerous bank regulatory issues related to their private banking activities, equity investments and fintech investments.
  • Advised Société Générale in its joint venture with AllianceBernstein that combined their cash equities and equity research businesses globally.
  • Advised Mubadala Investment Company in its acquisition of Fortress Investment Group from SoftBank.

Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate Tier 5

A&O Shearman‘s financial restructuring and insolvency team is largely based in New York and Dallas. It has an established record in domestic matters, though it also fields particular forte in cross-border engagements. It continues to represent a multitude of debtors and creditors in significant restructurings and bankruptcies. Frederic Sosnick is global co-head of restructuring and has an impressive record in international out-of-court restructurings and US chapter 11 cases. Dallas-based Luckey McDowell is US head of restructuring and has a primary focus on the energy industry. Mark Shapiro is a former investment banker and previously head of restructuring at a global hedge fund; he is noted for representing ad hoc creditors’ committees and equity holder committees in distressed situations, along with many company-side engagements. Sara Coelho and Dallas’s Ian Roberts are also key members of the team. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise. Emanuel Grillo, Daniel Guyder and Robin Spigel  have left the firm.

Practice head(s):

Frederic Sosnick; Luckey McDowell

Other key lawyers:

Mark Shapiro; Sara Coelho; Ian Roberts

Testimonials

‘Work very well as a team. Exchange of ideas, balance of workload to appropriate resources within the firm to provide for timely response and keeping billing in check.’

‘Luckey McDowell and Ian Roberts as partners are both extremely knowledgeable of the subject matter, very responsive and available at any hour of the day. They make you feel often that you are their only client. Especially while working with Luckey, you appreciate his balance of the technical nature of the issue with strategy and the business elements.’

Work highlights

Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (full coverage) Tier 5

A&O Shearman demonstrates capabilities in both life sciences and tech patents and has a strong track record in all major litigation venues. The team is particularly strong on Hatch-Waxman on both the brand and generic side. The team is led by New York’s Elizabeth Holland, a first-chair trial lawyer sought after by pharma, biotech and medical device companies. In Boston, John Bennett specializes in Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA cases. William James, in Washington DC, is another key Hatch-Waxman specialist who also focuses on IPR and appellate proceedings.

Practice head(s):

Elizabeth Holland

Other key lawyers:

John Bennett; William James; Thomas Makin

Testimonials

‘The A&O Shearman team is nothing but excellent. Very knowledgeable about our industry and the law, always available, providing practical no-nonsense advice.’

‘Tom (Thomas) Makin is outstanding. He is always available, excellent understanding of our industry, situation and how to navigate.’

Key clients

University of Pennsylvania

Alcon

AbbVie

Esperion

Genmab A/S

Vantage Specialty Chemicals

Nichia

Novartis

Olympus Corporation

GE Healthcare

Micro-Star International Co. Ltd.

Groq, Inc

Unity Software, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advised University of Pennsylvania in a patent infringement litigation asserting its U.S. Patent No. 7,625,558 (methods of treating cancer tumors) against Genentech’s multi-billion dollar products Herceptin, Perjeta, and Phesgo.
  • Advised Alcon in the District of Delaware against Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Padgis US LLC, and Padagis LLC (“Padagis”).
  • Advised AbbVie Inc. and Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Ltd. (“AbbVie”) as lead counsel in Hatch-Waxman patent infringement matters against defendants Fresenius Kabi, Apotex, and Qilu Pharmaceuticals pending in the District of New Jersey and the Northern District of Illinois.

M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: large deals ($1bn+) Tier 5

The ‘enormously dedicated’ M&A practice at A&O Shearman secures strong feedback for its business-oriented approach, where the group advises on public company and consortium transactions, private sales, and take privates. Leveraging the firm’s geographical coverage, the group frequently collaborates with its tax, financial regulatory, and IP disciplines. The team’s leadership trio comprises Scott Petepiece, known for his ‘technical expertise’ in advising boards of directors in negotiated mergers and buy-outs, Daniel Litowitz, who advises multinationals in public and private M&A and hostile acquisitions, and Beth Troy, who is regarded for her ‘incredible work ethic’ in representing corporations and private equity firms in complex M&A. Clare O’Brien focuses on corporate governance and public company restructurings, Romain Dambre impresses with his ‘out of the box solutions’ in leveraged buyouts and carve-outs, Rory O’Halloran handles special committee representations, and Roger Morscheiser works on strategic and minority investments in the tech and media industries. The department operates out of the firm’s New York office.

Practice head(s):

Scott Petepiece; Daniel Litowitz; Beth Troy

Other key lawyers:

Clare O’Brien; Romain Dambre; Rory O’Halloran; Roger Morscheiser

Testimonials

‘Incredibly high-level of partner engagement, technical expertise and commerciality combined which is rare, ability to navigate incredibly complex transactions with difficult stakeholder dynamics.’

‘Beth Troy has an incredible work ethic and an ability to navigate complex commercial issues. She is a rock star in the corporate legal field, and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.’

‘The team were always responsive and extremely pleasant to deal with. Key capabilities include the ability to get the deal done on time.’

‘Beth Troy is among the hardest working and most thoughtful attorneys I’ve come across, and her guidance on US M&A is incredibly strong.’

‘They are enormously dedicated to us as their client, really making efforts to understand the business and our preferred way of deal making. They take a very pro-active approach and can keep up with our high pace of dealings.’

‘Romain Dambre is a very savvy M&A lawyer, extremely quick on his toes, and he really quickly grasps the crux of the issues and comes up with clever, out of the box solutions.’ 

‘Scott Petepiece is a combination of technical expertise and commercial savviness.’

‘A&O Shearman is among the most responsive and client-focused firms I’ve engaged with.  Their attorneys learn and understand my company’s particular structure and needs incredibly well, and they tailor the best-in-class expert advice to our needs excellently.’

Key clients

American Axle

AngloAmerican

Atrion Corporation

Barclays Capital Inc.

Boston Scientific Corporation

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG

Genmab A/S

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

IQVIA

JDE Peet’s N.V.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

Stelco Holdings Inc.

Strategic Sports Group LLC

Haleon

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

TELUS

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.

Yahoo

Real estate Tier 5

A&O Shearman‘s real estate team has a depth of expertise that allows the firm to provide advice to clients on matters ranging from acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, and financings, to ground and space leasing transactions. The practice has experience handling transactions in all major asset classes including office, retail, and hospitality properties, as well as emerging areas such as energy and data centers. The team is led by Lisa Brill, global co-head of the real estate practice, based in New York; she has significant experience in commercial real estate transactions, often representing lenders in various financing transactions. Further expertise is brought to the team by Adam Sofen, with a focus on REITs and developers, and Carolyn Stoner, who often advises public and private companies; both are located in the New York office.

Practice head(s):

Lisa Brill

Other key lawyers:

Adam Sofen; Carolyn Stoner

Testimonials

‘Our glue at the firm is Lisa Brill who is at the center of most of the significant and complex things we do. Lisa’s client- centric approach, availability, responsiveness and commitment are second to none. She is technically wonderful and a joy to work with and a willing problem solver.’

‘The post-merger A&O Shearman has provided a global platform with tremendous resources and capability but without losing that incredible client service ethic that Shearman has always possessed. There is always a collaborative approach with never the sense that partners are siloed or profit centers prevalent at many firms.’

Key clients

Munich RE

Work highlights

  • Represented Munich Re’s Energy Transition Finance division as lender in a loan to Synergy, a California oil and gas company, to restore a 140-acre coastal wetlands site in Long Beach, California.

International trade and national security > CFIUS

Following the merger in 2024, A&O Shearman regulatory compliance practice has grown, with Maura Rezendes being an integral part of a CFIUS team that are capable of preparing filings, assisting on reviews, and providing CFIUS mitigation advice, to clients across a spectrum of industry sectors.

Latin America: International firms > Banking and finance Tier 1

A&O Shearman brings together two highly-rated Latin America teams from legacy Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. The May 2024 merger of the firms means the combined entity is at the forefront Latin America financings and restructurings, and has extensive connections agency lenders, commercial banks, corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors and sovereign wealth funds. The large Latin America team is a leader on financings in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Paraguay, along with other markets such as Panama and the Dominican Republic. It is widely recognised for expertise in the energy transition (including green-hydrogen financings), renewables and digital infrastructure sectors, along with critical minerals. It has also achieved further growth in sustainability-linked loans and remains a force in refinancings. Denise Grant is a leading name in acquisition finance and corporate loans with an extensive record across the region. Cynthia Urda Kassis is global co-head of projects, energy, natural resources and infrastructure, with a major focus on Latin America’s mining and metals sector. Augusto Ruiloba is dual qualified in New York and Peru, impressing in power and mining financings in Chile, Panama and the Dominican Republic. Promoted to the partnership in July 2023, Robert O’Leary has a background in renewable energy, natural gas, natural resources and transmission financings. Dorina Yessios is US co-head of energy, infrastructure and natural resources, and remains noted for renewables and digital infrastructure financings. Washington DC partner Sami Mir (appointed as a Latin America-practice co-director in August 2024, along with Grant) is key to the firm’s agency-lender relationships, especially IDB Invest, and has an extensive record in Latin America. Todd Koretzky and Ally de Padua are key partners in acquisition and leveraged finance; both advised the lead arrangers and a consortium of Peruvian and non-Peruvian banks on the syndicated financing for KKR’s proposed acquisition of a majority interest in PangeaCo and the existing fiber optic networks of Telefónica del Perú and Entel Perú. Bruno Soares has left the firm. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.  

Practice head(s):

Cynthia Urda Kassis; Denise Grant

Testimonials

‘All partners are involved in the transactions and do not leave the junior team alone in front of clients. The expertise of the team is a strong point to emphasise. They know what the bank is looking for and needs, and they make their recommendations based on precedents, making an appropriate risk assessment.’

‘Ally de Padua: knowledgeable about different topics; providing solutions proactively to any difficulties; always on top of all the workstreams to get things to the finish line; proven expertise in complex transactions.’

 

Key clients

Barclays

JP Morgan

BNP Paribas

Banamex

Volcan

Alicorp

Transelec

BBVA

Scotiabank

Citibank

Deutsche Bank

Ecopetrol

Banco de Crédito e Inversiones

Banco Santander-Chile

EdgeConneX

Inter-American Investment Corporation

Fiduciaria Bancolombia

Stichting and Green Fund

Citibank

Scotiabank

International Finance Corporation

MetLife

Prudential

Cigna

BNP Paribas

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (New York branch)

Société Générale Milan Branch

Karoon Energy

 

Work highlights

  • Represented a group of lenders in connection with a $1.54bn three-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility for Comisión Federal de Electricidad de México.
  • Advised five of the largest electric generation companies in Chile including AES Gener, Colbun, Enel, ENGIE and Generadora Metropolitana on the $1.8bn securitisation of the interest-bearing dollar denominated securities received by consumers pursuant to the 2022 MPC Law.
  • Represented BBVA in a loan to Ci Banco, solely in its capacity as trustee and administrator under a credit agreement with Terrafina as borrower.

Latin America: International firms > Corporate and M&A Tier 5

A&O Shearman has a burgeoning presence in Latin America corporate and M&A transactions, building on the history of both legacy firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, prior to their landmark merger in May 2024. The combined Latin America team is noted for its experience in energy and infrastructure M&A, including telecoms and digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and power and electricity transmission. The firm’s global standing brings it a wealth of international clients that have interests or assets in Latin America, providing a stream of M&A engagements. New York-based Simon Clark has a background in energy and infrastructure transactions, including numerous deals in Latin America. Former senior counsel André de Paiva Teixeira left the firm in May 2024.

Practice head(s):

Dorina Yessios

Key clients

CMB Prime

Grupo Romero

Cubico Sustainable Investments

Sigma Alimentos

Millicom International Cellular

Work highlights

  • Advised Millicom International Cellular on its carve out of an independent tower company (TowerCo) to manage the company’s portfolio of about 10,000 tower sites across several Latin American countries.
  • Acted for a major Chinese SOE in the power transmission and distribution sector on its acquisition of a 83.15% stake in a Peru-listed electricity distribution company Enel Distribucion Peru and a 100% stake in advanced energy services provider Enel X Peru from Enel Peru, a subsidiary of Italy’s Enel Group.
  • Advised Cubico on its acquisition of several wind and solar plants in Uruguay from Brookfield Renewables.

Latin America: International firms > Projects and energy

A&O Shearman, the result of a merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling in May 2024, brings together two strong Latin America practices. The legacy Allen & Overy Latin America team advised a variety of agency lenders, banks and sponsors in large-scale and headline engagements, making further headway in energy transition and renewables across the region and with a notable impact in digital infrastructure, including fibre to the home (FTTH) and data centre projects. The Shearman & Sterling team had a mix of corporate borrower and bank lender relationships, remains at the forefront of mining and metals (including critical minerals), along with renewables and energy transition, infrastructure (especially transportation and water), power, and oil and gas. The combined team, then, brings together complementary skills and experience, providing the single group with a larger client base and a broader range of sectors and geographic activity. Brazil, Chile and Mexico are primary markets for the amalgamated group along with Peru, Colombia, Paraguay, Central America and the Caribbean. Dorina Yessios co-heads the Americas projects energy, natural resources and infrastructure team, and has forged much of the firm’s growth in digital infrastructure and energy transition matters in Latin America. Washington DC-based Sami Mir is pivotal to the firm’s agency lender relationships, including IDB Invest; while Jean Lee, also in Washington DC, provides further senior expertise in agency financing matters. A leading name in mining and metals projects in Latin America, Cynthia Urda Kassis is global co-head of the projects energy, natural resources and infrastructure group and leads the mining sector team. Augusto Ruiloba is dual-qualified in Peru and New York, and has furthered the firm’s expertise in critical minerals, power generation and transport infrastructure. Robert O’Leary was promoted to partner in July 2023 and has major focus on Latin America projects. All named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise. Bruno Soares left Allen & Overy, prior to the merger.  

Key clients

AES Corporation

KfW IPEX-Bank

Anglo American

Engie Latin America

DNB Bank

Colbun

Transelec

Credit Agricole

DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Transmisora Eléctrica del Norte (TEN)

The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

FMO

PROPARCO

Enel

Allkem

EdgeConneX

Hydro REIN (Hydro)

Equinor

Scatec

Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group

Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest)

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Japan International Cooperation Agency

Banco del Estado de Chile (BancoEstado)

Bank of Nova Scotia

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Allkem on its $130m limited recourse project financing provided by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support the development and construction of the first stage of its Sal de Vida lithium project in Catamarca, Argentina.
  • Represented a consortium of banks in connection with the financing of the Codelco reverse osmosis desalination plant in Chile.
  • Represented Volcan Compañía Minera in connection with the $975m project financing of the multi-purpose port terminal of containers, solid, liquid, bulk and rolling cargo, as well as ancillary facilities being developed in Chancay, Perú by COSCO Shipping Ports Chancay Perú.

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