A&O Shearman

Drawing on the firm’s international platform, A&O Shearman remains at the ‘top of the pack’ and a go-to choice for global financial institutions. The litigation team works in tandem with the firm’s transactional practices to represent clients in matters ranging from high-profile disputes to regulatory investigations. Arnondo Chakrabarti leads the team, representing major financial institutions not only in litigation, but also in regulatory, criminal, and internal investigations. Alex Chenery excels in multi-jurisdictional proceedings, from derivatives, syndicated lending, and structured finance disputes, to contentious insolvencies. An expert in fraud and mis-selling claims, as well as derivatives and structured finance litigation, Mahmood Lone is praised for his ’great attention to detail and high analytical skills’. Michael Godden represents a diverse range of banks, funds dealers, and corporate trustees, often in parallel proceedings across multiple jurisdictions, as well as internal investigations, asset tracing and enforcement, and restructurings and insolvencies. Susanna Charlwood also demonstrates particular prowess in disputes involving distressed or insolvent companies. Experienced in mis-selling, misrepresentation, breach of contract, and negligence claims, Juliet de Pencier is another name to note. Andy McGregor left the firm in October 2023.