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A&O Shearman

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


A&O Shearman

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Corporate/M&A - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is a prominent firm with an enviable deal sheet of high-profile global M&A transactions. The firm continues to be a dominant player in European and North American markets, including the UK, France, the USA and Germany, and also has robust capabilities in CEE countries. It is highly respected for its expertise in the Middle East and Africa, and is held in high regard for its thriving practice in Asia, including a market-leading M&A team in Singapore. The law firm offers:

• Capability managing large multi-jurisdictional transactions as deal counsel.

• Expertise assisting clients in sectors such as energy, retail, TMT, banking and pharmaceuticals.

• A full suite of supporting services in areas including competition, IP, employment, tax and environment.

Key contact

Brussels-based Dirk Meeus, David Broadley in London and Scott Petepiece in New York are co-heads of the firm’s global corporate practice.

Strengths

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  • The A&O Shearman team is responsive and the partners are level-headed.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The team at A&O Shearman is very client-oriented, pragmatic and agile.

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