A&O Shearman's powerful dispute resolution practice acts in domestic and cross-border banking and finance disputes, including civil disputes concerning cum-cum transactions as well as disputes related to EU sanctions. The team is led by Wolf Bussian and represents a number of banks, asset managers, insurance companies and funds both in and out of court. In addition to disputes relating to complex financial products and tax-motivated investments and transactions, the team is also well versed in contentious M&A issues and internal investigations pertaining to compliance violations. Here, Jan Erik Windthorst is the key contact, while counsel Anja Schelling has particular expertise in mass proceedings and class actions.
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Key clients
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Aloys Wobben Foundation (AWS)
Work highlights
- Defending a commercial bank against claims arising from the tax revaluation of securities loans (cum-cum transactions).
- Representing an international auditing firm in damages claim proceedings arising from the conduct of annual and consolidated financial statement audits at a globally active payment services company.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Wolf Bussian
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Anja Schelling
Practice head
Wolf Bussian
Other key lawyers
Jan Erik Windthorst; Anja Schelling; Marc Zimmerling