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A&O Shearman

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman fields an experienced group of litigators tackling a broad spread of work on behalf of an impressive roster of high-end clients. The disputes team is known for representing multinational companies in the financial services, energy and technology spaces. It offers considerable expertise in handling complicated cross-border cases and regularly handles high-value shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims and post-transaction proceedings.

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Strengths

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  • A&O Shearman is a fantastic firm, really great to work with. It is a firm that fights your corner and has talent from top to bottom.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK

  • The firm has good knowledge and strength in depth, alongside a commercial approach and seeking to achieve resolutions for the client. The team is always well briefed and up to speed.

    Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alice Englehart
    Alice Englehart

    Alice Englehart

    Alice Englehart acts for corporates and financial institutions on a range of commercial disputes. These include issues arising from M&A transactions and supply and distribution agreements, as well as shareholder and joint venture disputes.

    • Alice is very effective and not afraid to go to court. It is rare to find someone so focused on the importance of the business case. She has an extensive network and always looks for other solutions.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK
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  • Susanna Charlwood
    Susanna Charlwood

    Susanna Charlwood

    Susanna Charlwood has experience representing clients on a range of commercial disputes. She is particularly noted for her expertise on contentious matters arising out of M&A transactions and joint ventures.

    • Susanna handles high-stakes litigation with cross border elements.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK

    • Susanna is very thorough and strategically minded.

      Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondentUK

    • Susanna is really on top of the detail. She is a partner that is hands on and is very good at strategy. Her success at the firm is down to her hard work and dedication to the team.

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