Investigations & Enforcement (International & Cross-Border)

A&O Shearman is well equipped to handle cross-border M&A, financing and project development matters on a truly global scale. Its integrated practice across offices in North and Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East combines to efficiently perform as lead counsel on multi-jurisdictional matters. It maintains relationships with an extensive variety of firms for the provision of local law advice outside the USA and Europe.

A&O Shearman is recognised for its international investigations and enforcement practice, offering deep expertise in navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. The firm advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, and senior executives on high-stakes regulatory and criminal investigations, often involving simultaneous scrutiny from authorities across the US, UK, EU, and Asia-Pacific. The firm is also noted for its ability to manage sensitive cross-border issues involving anti-corruption, sanctions, money laundering, securities fraud, cyber incidents, and ESG-related misconduct. Clients benefit from the firm’s global reach and coordinated approach, with lawyers on the ground in key jurisdictions.