International & Cross-Border Transactions

Chambers Review

A well-embedded presence in the German market, A&O Shearman offers clients full-service capabilities across its offices situated in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. Cross-border mandates are a fundamental element of the law firm's workflow in Germany, with practitioners often taking on lead counsel responsibilities for multi-jurisdictional matters. The firm's German practice forms an important part of an excellent European network, which links strongly to the law firm's presence in Asia, North America and Africa. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

A&O Shearman is able to provide international expertise across a full scope of transactional areas. Clients seeking advice in relation to cross-border banking and finance matters are well served by a market-leading team in Germany, which is capable of advising all parties on a spectrum of financing transactions, particularly those relating to the real estate sector. The firm's M&A team is also highly receptive to the cross-border needs of its clientele, which is made up of DAX 30 companies and multinationals. Working closely with the law firm's M&A practitioners, dedicated debt and equity capital markets specialists routinely advise on an international stage.

A&O Shearman is also adept at handling a range of contentious matters. The team in Germany works closely with colleagues across the world on complex disputes, including commercial litigation and international arbitration. The law firm is able to adroitly fulfil the needs of clients from a range of sectors, including financial services and energy.