Department profile
A&O Shearman

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : USA


A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Banking & Finance - USA

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is noted for its talented group in the broker-dealer space, with a respected practice weighted toward the provision of compliance advice. It combines broker-dealer expertise with specialist knowledge of the banking and asset management spaces to provide clients with a holistic advisory service. Advises on all aspects of US broker-dealer regulation, and noted for its work on cross-border transactional matters. The team is also experienced in handling the full range of Dodd-Frank and Volcker Rule matters in the banking space, as well as anti-money laundering rules and sanctions law. It has a strong international presence that ensures that the team is also able to advise on EU, UK and other regulatory systems. It has further experience in advising financial institutions on cryptocurrency regulatory issues.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Société Générale in the formation of a new broker dealer that was formed as part of a joint venture with AllianceBernstein.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a deep understanding of regulation and regulatory objectives and has an ability to work with business stakeholders to find practical solutions.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The entire team at A&O Sherman is exceptional and delivers consistently high quality service across the board.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • A&O Shearman brings a global reach and extremely knowledgeable, practical lawyers with strong commercial instincts.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • The team gives prudent, practical advice and really help clients navigate the financial regulatory space.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Lena Kiely
    Band 4Lena Kiely

    Lena Kiely

    Lena Kiely is noted for her expertise advising clients on a variety of banking compliance and regulatory matters, with proven experience on cross-border matters.

    • She is highly technical, knowledgeable and I think she's fantastic.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • Lena is detail-oriented and really great at spotting issues.

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    • Lena is deeply dedicated towards helping clients achieve a favorable outcome, in a risk-measured manner.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
    • She draws on her in-house experience to take into account the practical implications of the advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Foreign expert for Latin America-wideDenise M. Grant
    Foreign expert for Latin America-wideDenise M. Grant

    Denise M. Grant

    Prestigious practitioner Denise Grant stands out for her solid financing expertise in the structuring of highly significant and complex corporate finance, acquisition finance and refinancing mandates. She is highly sought after for her vast experience working on transactions involving Latin America.

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