Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Canada
Spotlight
What the team is known for

A&O Shearman is noted for its substantial activity and expertise in cross-border Canadian M&A and corporate issues, serving both the public and private sectors. The firm provides US law advice to Canadian clients from its Washington, DC and New York offices, whilst the team in London is adept at handling UK-related concerns. The firm is well known for its work with pension funds, banks and financial institutions. The team possesses industry experience in the mining, metal, power, energy and telecommunications industries, among others. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Notable practitioners

Key contacts include London-based Richard Evans and Jason Lehner who splits his time between Toronto and New York.