A&O Shearman boasts ‘one of the best commercial litigation practices in the city’, regularly representing blue-chip corporates in a raft of complex, multijurisdictional mandates. Members of the team often act on high-profile cases and work closely with the restructuring and banking departments of the firm. 'Unflappable and highly motivated’, the team is led by Mahmood Lone and Susanna Charlwood. Andrew Denny is skilled at handling cross-border disputes, particularly with complex jurisdiction challenges and anti-suit injunctions. Alice Englehart, praised as ’steely and determined’, is noted for her expertise in the energy, tech, and media sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘One of the best commercial litigation practices in the city.'
‘Fantastic team - unflappable and highly motivated.'
‘Alice Englehart is steely and determined.'
‘Very professional and very well thought through advice. Very good team with really good individuals at different levels.’
'Russell Butland - clever and professional advice, elaborate thinking, very good at thinking of problems from different angles. Very pragmatic thinking and advice. ’
One of the top teams in the City. Their ability, experience, and capability is first class.'
Key clients
- ARISE B.V.
- Grant Thornton, the administrators of Greensill Capital (UK) Limited
- Scania
- Visa Europe Member Representative (VEMR)
- TP ICAP
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Alice Englehart
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Maeve Hanna
Practice head
Mahmood Lone; Susanna Charlwood
Other key lawyers
Andrew Denny; Alice Englehart; Maeve Hanna; Russell Butland