Administrative & Public Law: Mainly Commercial
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
Contact number
(020) 7330 3000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman is a well-known team adept at advising claimants, defendants and interveners on judicial review proceedings. The team provides a public law and regulatory perspective as part of the firm's wider full-service offering, with additional areas of expertise including public procurement, environmental law, media and finance, among others. The firm is particularly strong in public law matters involving international trade and sanctions.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised Bail for Immigration Detaineeson challenges to the Home Office's refusal to disclose information in accordance with Freedom of Information Requests.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The A&O Shearman team is very good, very quick and responsive."
"The lawyers have excellent thought, they are very meticulous and extremely committed to their client."
"The A&O Shearman group is attentive, well-researched, knowledgeable and thorough."
"The A&O Shearman team is very good, very quick and responsive."
"The lawyers have excellent thought, they are very meticulous and extremely committed to their client."
"The A&O Shearman group is attentive, well-researched, knowledgeable and thorough."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Dennyleads the UK Public Law team at A&O Shearman. He acts for claimants and defendants in judicial review proceedings, often involving major projects or human rights.
"Andrew provides deep legal analysis on complex issues. He keeps a cool head in complex scenarios and can lead us to a solution in high-stakes scenarios."
Maeve Hannais a partner at A&O Shearman with a notable practice advising commercial and public clients on a range of administrative and public law matters.
"Maeve has an excellent and broad knowledge of public law. She has a careful eye to detail and ensures her clients understand the legal complexities of the issues they face."
"Maeve is always very knowledgeable and well-prepared on client issues."
"Maeve is extremely hands-on. She is really superb and she has really excellent judgement."