Chambers Review
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Securities: Litigation - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
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.
Notable practitioners
New York-based Adam Hakki is a key contact at the firm.