Noted for its ‘commercial awareness and technical excellence’, A&O Shearman is a strong choice for financial institutions, foreign investors, and private equity clients for planning matters. Christopher Woolf leads the team, while Robert Share is often engaged in real estate development, investment, and finance mandates. Share is also praised for his ’brilliant experience in large, complicated planning work’.
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Testimonials
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‘Commercial awareness and technical excellence.’
'The team headed by Rob Share, has outstanding knowledge and responsiveness.’
‘The individual that has outstanding quality is Rob Share, who has brilliant experience in large complicated planning work.’
‘Robert Share combines commercial awareness with clear, calm, and apposite planning advice.’
Key clients
- Uniper
- Westbrook
- Blackstone
- C C Land
- China Vanke
- Kennedy Wilson
- Mapletree
- Orion Capital Managers
- Oxford Properties
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Christopher Woolf
Other key lawyers
Robert Share