A&O Shearman

The tax practice at A&O Shearman stands out for its considerable expertise in transactional matters – including finance deals, restructurings, M&A, real estate investments and capital markets transactions – and complementary strength in tax disputes and investigations. Financial institutions, funds, and corporate entities across various sectors frequently seek the group’s advice on both domestic and cross-border tax mandates. At the helm of the practice is recently promoted partner Ishtar Sancho, who brings substantial expertise in international tax planning and the tax implications of financing and capital markets transactions.