A&O Shearman
About A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman is a leading law firm with 83 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 32 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2009. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that A&O Shearman has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Arbitration and Mediation, Competition / Antitrust Law, Criminal Tax Practice, Data Security and Privacy Law, and Private Equity Law.
A&O Shearman also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. A&O Shearman has 62 rankings in practice areas including: Arbitration and Mediation, Capital Markets Law, Public Law, Real Estate Law, and Restructuring and Insolvency Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 5 practice areas per publication.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for A&O Shearman's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in Germany:
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Frankfurt/Main, Germany
- Hamburg, Germany
- Munich, Germany
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Recognized Lawyers at A&O Shearman
Axel Jost is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Axel, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Axel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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