
Corporate/M&A: The Elite
USA Guide 2026 : California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou
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Work Highlights
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A&O Shearman represented Sanmina in its $3 billion acquisition of the data center infrastructure manufacturing business of ZT Systems.
Strengths
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The firm has an excellent depth and breadth of knowledge, especially in M&A.
Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSAA&O Shearman has a keen sense of the commercial dynamics of a given transaction, excellent client service and the ability to leverage significant resources across the firm as needed.
Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 
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Daniel R. Mitz
Daniel Mitz possesses deep expertise in M&A, especially in the technology sector. He is additionally experienced in corporate governance matters. Daniel has an excellent and sophisticated understanding of M&A, and he is very responsive.
Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (1)
A&O Shearman has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Vietnam
View department profile for Asia-Pacific 2026Band 1 Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Thailand
View department profile for Asia-Pacific 2026Band 2 Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Asia-Pacific Region
View department profile for Asia-Pacific 2026Band 4 Asia-Pacific 2026
Practice area: Corporate/M&A
Location: Australia
View department profile for Asia-Pacific 2026Band 1 Band 1
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