A&O Shearman

With a particular focus on the financial services sector, A&O Shearman   represents defendants in stand-alone and follow-on damages claims as well as class actions. Members of the team are also well-versed in appellate-level litigation, appearing before the CAT, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Russell Butland , who specialises in insurance-related disputes, and Mahmood Lone , who advises financial institutions on their competition litigation, lead the practice. Andrew Denny , an expert in structured product issues, is well-versed in appeals before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Rachel Donelan  advises on private damages claims. Jonathan Hitchin and Philip Mansfield have retired from the practice.