A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman is particularly well-positioned to handle major M&A transactions, while also excelling in corporate advisory work. The team is frequently instructed on corporate governance and compliance matters for management and supervisory boards, as well as reorganisations, public takeovers, and regulatory issues. Practice head Nicolaus Ascherfeld has extensive experience in corporate structuring, shareholders’ agreements, carve-outs, and corporate governance within strategic partnerships. Hans Diekmann and Dorothée Kupiek-Vas are regarded as team assets, with their combined expertise in capital markets compliance, public takeovers, AGM and shareholder meeting governance, and capital measures. The department underwent several changes in 2025, including the promotions of Michael Fink, Sebastian Remberg, and Hauke Sattler, alongside the departure of Michiel Huizinga to Jones Day and the retirement of Nils Koffka.
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Testimonials
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- 'Good service and advice.'
- ‘The team can be characterised as always accessible and responding fast with well-prepared advice. The firm's global network enables clients to rely on a one-stop-shop mechanism in international transactions.’
Key clients
- Friede Springer/Matthias Döpfner
- Mizuho Bank Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised Friede Springer and Mathias Döpfner on the split of Axel Springer SE, valued at €13bn.