A&O Shearman
About A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman is a leading law firm with 47 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 10 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1993. 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: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Corporate Law, Derivatives and Futures Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy, and Litigation - Patent.
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 50 rankings in Antitrust Law, Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Derivatives and Futures Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Litigation - Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Privacy and Data Security Law, Real Estate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation, and Tax Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
*Unactivated firm profiles show a limited selection of up to 10 practice areas.
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 America:
- Austin, Texas
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Chicago, Illinois
- Dallas, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- Menlo Park, California
- New York, New York
- Palo Alto, California
- San Francisco, California
- Washington, District of Columbia
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