A&O Shearman

The litigation and appellate experts at A&O Shearman act on behalf of corporations, partnerships and joint ventures in a broad variety of disputes, with emphasis on those concerning breach of contract, fraud, professional malpractice, and business torts. The team has a strong reputation for its expertise in the insurance space, and it also works with clients in the manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, and TMT sectors. In New York, Adam Hakki is a securities litigation expert who represents Wall Street clients in a broad range of disputes, while Richard Schwed routinely appears before federal and state trial and appellate courts and arbitral tribunals as well as in criminal and civil investigations by governmental and regulatory authorities. New York litigator Stephen Fishbein has a strong trial record in competition, trade secrets and contract disputes. In the Washington DC office, Todd Stenerson's practice encompasses complex dealer termination and RICO cases, as well as business torts, breach of contract and ERISA cases. Former co-practice head Patrick Robbins left the firm in July 2023 to take up a role at the US Department of Justice.