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A&O Shearman

Competition/Antitrust

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


A&O Shearman

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Competition/Antitrust - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman combines strength in depth across Europe with a highly-respected office in Australia, an important presence in China and smaller teams in the USA. The law firm offers:

• Advice for prominent technology sector clients both on formal EC behavioural investigations and on interactions with other competition regulators that are examining potential breaches of local competition rules.

• Assistance with private damages claims brought across Europe and in the USA.

• Experience handling global merger clearance mandates, with notable experience in high-profile transactions in the media sector.

Notable practitioners

Dominic Long is the firm's global head of antitrust and based in London.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides good multi-jurisdictional coverage.

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  • The international capabilities of the law firm are smooth.

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  • A&O Shearman has in-depth expertise in each involved jurisdiction, are always available and are capable of exhaustively analysing the pros and cons of various alternatives.

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