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A&O Shearman

Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates)

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has a dominant team in the contentious regulatory arena, bringing consistent cross-border strength to matters ranging from regulatory investigations to high-stakes enforcement actions. The firm assists an enviable client base that includes leading domestic and international financial services providers.

Strengths

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  • The firm has considerable bench strength with high-quality partners supported by a team of talented associates.

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  • The team is incredible across the detail and provides high-quality legal analysis.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Calum D Burnett
    Band 1Calum D Burnett

    Calum D Burnett

    Calum Burnett is global co-head of litigation and investigations at A&O Shearman. He is best known for representing clients in high-stakes FCA enforcement proceedings, including those related to the SMCR.

    • He is a regulatory enforcement expert. He's knowledgeable and regularly shares expertise and insights.

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    • He is very through, collaborative and very insightful in his advice.

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    • Callum has unparalleled expertise in relation to UK enforcement matters. His depth and breadth of expertise are superb and second to none.

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  • Band 2Arnondo Chakrabarti
    Band 2Arnondo Chakrabarti

    Arnondo Chakrabarti

    Arnondo Chakrabarti is endorsed for his financial service practice. He is experienced in FCA enforcement and investigatory matters on behalf of household-name institutions, including insurance companies.

  • Band 3Sarah Hitchins
    Band 3Sarah Hitchins

    Sarah Hitchins

    Sarah Hitchins advises banks and asset managers on high-stakes FCA investigations and enforcement proceedings. She is sought out for investigations relating to both financial and non-financial misconduct.

    • Sarah is calm and measured and provides excellent advice. She is ready to take an opinion, which is very useful.

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Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (3)

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