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Explore 2024’s evolving antitrust enforcement landscape, with record penalties and a heightened focus on digital markets. Our report highlights emerging trends and regional differences that will shape company practices in the coming year and beyond. Key insights include: - Digital markets start to face new regulation - Cartel fines drop, but dawn raid activity keeps rising - EU abuse of dominance regulators target Big Tech Dive into our latest insights, based on data from 31 jurisdictions: https://lnkd.in/eDCJgSb9 #AOShearman

A&O Shearman's merger of two historic law firms called for a website that reflected their new brand and mission of delivering world-class solutions. That’s where Hugo & Cat and Sitecore came in, partnering to help the team deliver a standout digital experience in just four months! Check out what Nick Tipping, Global Head of Digital & Marketing Technology, has to say about designing a client-first digital journey. 👇 See why we’re trusted by digital visionaries worldwide. https://lnkd.in/gDnMbrsx #PowerToBuild #DigitalExperience #XMCloud

"We are thrilled to have hosted 85 clients from 46 funds and banks at our first Restructuring Academy in London as a combined firm. This event underscores the importance of collaboration and the power of shared insights. By fostering these connections and sharing our expertise, we are better equipped to navigate the evolving financial landscape together." — Katrina Buckley, co-head of global restructuring. Partners from across the network shared the global restructuring team’s outlook for 2025. Take a look at some key takeaways from the event. - The increasing complex and contentious nature of restructurings, as exemplified by recent challenged English restructuring plans such as Sino-Ocean and Cineworld, and the growing interest in the potential of liability management exercises in Europe. - The challenges and opportunities arising with distressed credits with both the panel and the audience picking out the real estate, retail and automotive sectors as potential areas of focus in 2025. - Tools available to debtors and creditors to help structure deals across borders including a range of new court-based cram down procedures in Europe, such as the Spanish restructuring plan, the Dutch WHOA and the Italian debt restructuring agreement, which can be combined with other processes overseas to deliver holistic multi-jurisdictional restructurings. Learn more about our global restructuring outlook for 2025 here: https://ow.ly/O99T50ViYY4 #AOShearman #Restructuring

In the latest episode of our Restructuring Across Borders podcast series, colleagues from the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, and Hong Kong delve into the current landscape of third-party releases in restructurings within their respective jurisdictions. This discussion follows the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Harrison v. Purdue Pharma L.P. The episode explores the implications of this decision for cross-border restructurings and parallel processes that incorporate such releases, as well as the recognition of these proceedings in the U.S. Tune in to gain valuable insights: https://lnkd.in/essQ26jm #AOShearmanRestructuring #AOShearman

We are delighted to share that we have been named Global Law Firm of the Year at the IJ Global Awards! This award reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation, and outstanding client service in the legal industry. A huge thank you to our clients, and to our incredible team for their hard work and dedication. This is a collective achievement, and we are proud to share it with all of you. And a congratulations to our clients who have won Deal of the Year awards globally, we are thrilled to be a part of your team and celebrate these amazing achievements! #AOShearman #IJGlobalAwards

As we continue to recognize Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day throughout March, we want to highlight some of the pro bono services our people deliver to organizations that support women and girls around the world. Our main areas of focus are access to justice, social finance, education and employment. This work supports our responsibility to help build a fair society in the countries in which we operate and beyond. Find out more below. #AOShearman

Our partnership with Harvey is fundamental to our leading the way on AI, and to the future of delivering gold standard legal services for our clients. Partner David Wakeling sat down with Harvey CEO Winston Weinberg to discuss. #AOShearman #AI

Discover the latest developments in the U.S., EU, and U.K. sanctions targeting Russia as they continue to implement new measures to stifle Russia's war efforts. These changes significantly alter the compliance landscape for businesses, and the situation remains highly dynamic. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eW6RU_H6 #AOShearman

What questions should global and EU businesses be asking about the European Commission’s recent Omnibus proposals to amend the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)? Our latest bulletin examines ten burning questions. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e5p8PrCM #AOShearman #Omnibus #CSRD #Sustainability

Throughout March, in honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are proud to highlight the impactful work we are doing and supporting within our broader communities to build a more inclusive world for women and girls, a world where no one is excluded from opportunity. We want to shine a light on the incredible efforts of Women for Women International, our global charity partner. Through our collaboration, we provide pro bono legal advice, as well as professional and financial support, to drive meaningful change for the women they serve. Women for Women International is dedicated to assisting women survivors of war in 17 conflict-affected countries, helping them rebuild their lives and their communities. Our support enhances the organization's capacity to empower these women and amplify their voices, alongside the men who are championing equity and inclusion. Together, we are taking action. #AOShearman #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #DEI