Disputes 

A&O Shearman’s world-renowned disputes practice is strongly positioned to counsel and protect clients in today’s challenging environment. 

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With top tier attorneys in more than 40 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, our team is ready to assist in any crisis.  

We represent global corporations, financial institutions, private capital and individuals across various industries, each with unique circumstances and challenges.


Our lawyers have vast experience litigating, arbitrating, investigating and resolving disputes across multiple jurisdictions.


We have the depth of experience and breadth of knowledge to assist in any significant dispute, having served as counsel in high-stakes, complex cases for some of the world’s most recognizable companies.


We focus on meeting our clients’ goals, whether litigating a matter through trial and appeal or negotiating a business resolution. We understand our clients’ immediate and long-term needs and consistently deliver successful results.


In an increasingly volatile world, our understanding of the different legal and political landscapes in which our clients operate drives our approach to litigation and dispute resolution.


Our partners include several former prosecutors who have tried dozens of jury trials in venues on a global scale. We provide our clients with sophisticated risk-management counsel, and trial-tested teams with a track record of success, who are ready to litigate aggressively to defend our clients’ interests at all costs. 


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