A&O Shearman

In May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman. With a strong pedigree in cross-border deals, the firm is supported by a vast network of offices across Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Operating across the TMT, energy and consumer goods sectors, the team regularly assists listed corporates in an array of matters including acquisitions, joint ventures, divestments, restructurings, risk management, carve outs and asset sales. Practice head Dominic Morris focuses on high-value corporate transactions for a host of blue-chip corporates. Paul Strecker, who is qualified to practice in England & Wales, New York, California and Hong Kong, joins the team post-merger, and is noted for experience acting on cross-border transactions. David Broadley is entrusted by UK plcs and international clients to assist with public and private M&A  in the financial services space. Seth Jones stands out for his expertise in advising on strategically important transactions, often involving public companies, while Claire Coppel‘s practice encompasses private and public M&A, equity capital markets transactions, corporate governance and shareholder activism. Other noteworthy individuals include Alex Tilley, praised for his ’pragmatic advice’, and Nick Withers. Jeremy Parr has left the firm.