International & Cross-Border Transactions

Chambers Review

A&O Shearman, with its full-service offering and ability to offer an integrated well-coordinated service, is a top-rated international law firm in the Netherlands, and is thus a highly popular choice for clients given its noteworthy cross-border capability. The Netherlands office plays a vital role within the law firm's wider global strategy, acting for major Dutch multinational and international clients on both outbound and inbound matters. Clients commend its ability to lead multi-jurisdictional deals, noting that the team coordinates seamlessly with other offices across the law firm's international network. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

A&O Shearman in the Netherlands is a market leader in cross-border transactions, and its corporate practice handles high-end projects covering multiple jurisdictions. The law firm has particular expertise in corporate M&A, advising on multinational deals in the technology, private equity and manufacturing sectors, and the team is also recognised as a market leader when it comes to capital markets, as well as possessing considerable strength in tax matters.

Alongside its transactional prowess, the law firm is equally commended for its excellence in financing, emerging as a top-tier firm in banking and finance, project finance and investment funds, as well as demonstrating merit in regulatory finance and real estate. Equally, the firm is highly rated for its work relating to disputes, white-collar crime and investigations, in which it adopts international roles involving a number of European and global-wide jurisdictions.