A&O Shearman
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Counting private equity funds on its client roster, A&O Shearman’s broad caseload encompasses property developments, joint ventures, and transactions. Christopher Woolf oversees the practice, and is highly skilled at landlord and tenant work, portfolio transactions, and cross-border property investments. Nick Saner is versed in commercial letting, while Emma Willoughby is well-regarded in the office and retail sectors. Hayden Cameron departed the firm to join Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their lawyers are commercial, up to speed on market terms, and good at communicating. Partners generally led from the front on deals. Good use of IT/AI for CP processes, which cuts down on emails.’
- ‘Nick Saner is very responsive and provides reliable advice.'
Key clients
- Orion Capital Managers
- Shurgard
Work highlights
Advised Shurgard Self Storage on their GBP378m recommended cash takeover offer for UK-listed Lok’nStore Group plc.