Securities: Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 848 4000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman is a destination firm for financial institutions involved in securities litigation as underwriters, as well as corporate issuer clients. It often advises on matters involving multiple jurisdictions for domestic and international companies, with significant activity for Asian clients entering US markets. Its noted recent activity includes lawsuits in connection with benchmarking matters relating to the financial services industry.
On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
New York-based Adam Hakki is a key contact at the firm.
Work Highlights
- The firm successfully represented Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) in a securities class action arising from the historic collapse of Archegos Capital Management, alleging misstatements and omissions in March 2021 offering documents concerning Archegos' positions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their strength is a combination of technical expertise coupled with a practical approach."
"The firm provides top-shelf service. They know what in-house lawyers want before they do!"
"Its always an excellent experience working with the firm. Its lawyers are creative, dynamic thinkers that are ready and able to handle complex matters with high stakes."
"Their strength is a combination of technical expertise coupled with a practical approach."
"The firm provides top-shelf service. They know what in-house lawyers want before they do!"
"Its always an excellent experience working with the firm. Its lawyers are creative, dynamic thinkers that are ready and able to handle complex matters with high stakes."