Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
Contact number
+1 212 848 4000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman demonstrates strength across an impressive range of civil disputes, particularly those arising from the financial services industry. It is well regarded for its expert defense of securities offerings class actions and RMBS litigation, drawing on additional strength in investigations and enforcement proceedings. The firm is also highly active in market manipulation and rate-fixing cases on behalf of financial clients. Its broader commercial litigation practice features strengths in areas including insurance disputes, bankruptcy and antitrust disputes. Experience includes disputes involving appellate proceedings. It possesses excellent cross-border capabilities, with strong coverage of European and Asian jurisdictions.
On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm successfully represented Paramount Global (formerly named ViacomCBS) in securities class action litigation arising from the historic collapse of Archegos Capital Management.
Strengths
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"The firm provides top-shelf service. The team knows what in-house lawyers want before they do."
"It's always an excellent experience working with the firm. Their lawyers are creative, dynamic thinkers that are ready and able to handle complex matters with high stakes."
"They have deep expertise in our areas of concern. They are excellent across different offices and levels in the firm."
"The team is knowledgeable and helpful. They have a good sense of our industry."
"They are experienced, responsive and offer commercial, practical solutions."
"The firm provides top-shelf service. The team knows what in-house lawyers want before they do."
"It's always an excellent experience working with the firm. Their lawyers are creative, dynamic thinkers that are ready and able to handle complex matters with high stakes."
"They have deep expertise in our areas of concern. They are excellent across different offices and levels in the firm."
"The team is knowledgeable and helpful. They have a good sense of our industry."
"They are experienced, responsive and offer commercial, practical solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Baskin offers vast experience in securities litigation on behalf of both financial institutions and issuer clients. He is also recognized for his strong track record in associated regulatory proceedings.
Adam Hakki represents top financial institutions in a whole host of complex securities and financial litigation. He is particularly prominent in representing underwriters.
"I feel like there is no issue under the sun where I can't pick up the phone and call Adam Hakki and he hasn't dealt with it before. He's got the expertise, experience and he's incredibly responsive."
"He's insightful and responsive."
"Adam is the best of the best."
Daniel Lewis achieves excellent results in his work for financial clients, and is well versed in underwriter representation as well as in MBS litigation.
"He has prolific knowledge of law and developments. He is also very hard-working."
"Dan is an unbelievable writer who prepares beautiful briefs."
Agnès Dunogué is a frequent choice for major financial institutions on large securities class actions, and offers particular experience in underwriter representation.
"She's incredibly smart, her pedigree is off the charts. She is hard-working and cares a lot about her cases and clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
New York