A&O Shearman is commended by clients for its ‘exceptional knowledge of market practice’. The team’s expertise is routinely sought out by listed companies seeking investor advisory regarding annual reporting, stakeholder management, ESG policies and boardroom disputes. Corporate specialist Dominic Morris heads up the practice. Other key members of the practice include Richard Browne, whose expertise lies in corporate governance and disclosure advice; Matthew Townsend, who oversees the firm’s environmental, climate and regulatory work; David Broadley, who excels in corporate-related matters; and Claire Coppel, who shines in shareholder activism matters and corporate governance. Victoria Rankmore and Kate Astley form part of the strong junior offering at the firm, both specialising in AGM and annual reporting issues.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Pragmatic advice which is always grounded in the commercial reality of the situation.’
‘Exceptional knowledge of market practice.’
Work highlights
- Advising Digital 9 Infrastructure plc on its strategic review.
- Advising The Sage Group plc in respect of a share buyback programme of up to £350m.