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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is highly regarded for its broad strength in the non-contentious regulatory space, and is sought out for advice across a full range of industries including banking, insurance and asset management. The group is known for its close relationships with government, regulators and trade bodies.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman advised Mubadala on its approx. USD2 billion acquisition of SoftBank's interest in Fortress Investment Group. The team helped the client obtain regulatory approval in 12 jurisdictions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bob Penn
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Bob Penn
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Bob Penn is global head of financial services regulatory at A&O Shearman. He enjoys a high profile for his expertise in the space and he is sought out by clients including major banks, listed companies and investment firms.

He has an excellent knowledge of the law and knows how to apply it in real life situations.

He is a fantastic lawyer.

Thomas Donegan
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Thomas Donegan
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Thomas Donegan offers regulatory advice to a range of clients including large banks, investment companies and other financial institutions. Donegan regularly advises these clients in connection with M&A.

Thomas is very knowledgeable, easy to approach and understands client's needs.

Thomas's understanding and legal expertise in financial regulatory matters is impressive. He has an ability to grasp complex issues quickly and come up with creative solutions.

Thomas is a pleasure to work with; and we have appreciated his commercial yet thoughtful approach.

Kate Sumpter
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Kate Sumpter
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Kate Sumpter is a go-to practitioner for international banks and financial institutions and is recognised for her expertise on structural change projects.

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Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory

Bob Penn
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Bob Penn
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Thomas Donegan
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Thomas Donegan
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Band 3
Kate Sumpter
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Kate Sumpter
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Band 4