Global Reach
As one of the first law firms to establish a global presence, we have led the way in serving clients wherever they do business. Our global footprint spans 20 offices on four continents, and our nearly 900 lawyers come from some 50 countries and speak more than 50 languages. We practice US, English, French, German, Italian, Hong Kong, EU, OHADA and International law, and are one of the few globally integrated law firms with local law capability in a number of key jurisdictions. From major financial centers to emerging markets, we have the reach and depth necessary to advise the world’s leading corporations, financial institutions, emerging growth companies, governments, and state-owned enterprises on their international business needs.

  • Africa

    • Africa

      Covering both North and Sub-Saharan Africa, our multilingual Africa Group has assisted companies, financial institutions, States and State-owned entities on a broad range of projects, corporate transactions and international disputes. We advise African companies as well as foreign companies investing in Africa. Our lawyers are trained and qualified in common law and civil law jurisdictions, and have extensive knowledge of OHADA law. Learn more.

    Asia

    • China

      We have a long-standing commitment to China and have forged strong, long-term relationships with clients. For over 30 years, we have advised multinationals and financial institutions on the opportunities and challenges offered by China’s rapidly evolving markets and have acted for Chinese state-owned enterprises and private companies on their most important deals as they become key global economic players. Learn more. Office(s) in Region: Beijing , Hong Kong , Shanghai

    • India

      For over two decades, we have been helping Indian clients worldwide and international clients in India to achieve their business goals. Our India practice consists of a network of lawyers in M&A, private equity, capital markets, project finance, international arbitration, real estate and fund formation. Drawing upon the experience of our worldwide offices, we are able to provide integrated cross-practice advice on India-related deals. Learn more.

    • Japan

      In Japan, our extensive knowledge of local law and business practices, combined with our local language capabilities, enables us to work closely with clients and local counsel, and facilitate interaction with parties from different business cultures. We help to resolve the numerous legal, business and cultural issues inherent in Japanese corporate governance and business customs, and to execute transactions smoothly. Office(s) in Region: Tokyo

    • Mongolia

      We are one of a few international law firms active in Mongolia. Our clients include companies, financial institutions, the Mongolian government and state-owned entities that we advise on project development and corporate transactions. We bring together the skills of lawyers in project development and finance, banking finance, and equity and debt fund raisings who have natural resources and infrastructure industry experience. Learn more.

    • Singapore

      Our Singapore office serves major corporations, financial institutions and governments throughout Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore itself, as well as clients around the world that do business in these countries. We have strength-in-depth, with lawyers from our Capital Markets, M&A, International Arbitration and Project Development & Finance practices. We work closely with colleagues in our other Asian offices and throughout the firm. Office(s) in Region: Singapore

    Europe

    • Belgium

      From our Brussels office, we advise on the full range of EU and national competition law, covering merger control, abuse of dominance, antitrust/IP interface, cartel investigations, litigation, compliance, State aid, sector inquiries and EU Member State infringement cases. We have extensive experience in handling competition cases before the European Commission, national competition authorities and European and national courts. Office(s) in Region: Brussels

    • France

      Established in France since 1963, our Paris office advises on matters of French, US and international law. Core practices are: capital markets, M&A, private equity, bank finance, project finance, restructuring and insolvency, equity plans and management compensation, tax, international arbitration and public international law. Office(s) in Region: Paris

    • Germany

      For two decades, Shearman & Sterling has been a recognized leader in the German market. Our offices are strategically positioned in the financial, economic, industrial, commercial and high-tech centers of the country to best serve our clients. Many organizations and individuals call upon our experience, including international groups, global investment banks, medium-sized businesses and private equity investors. Office(s) in Region: Düsseldorf , Frankfurt , Munich

    • Italy

      Our Italian team has advised on many of the largest, most complex and most innovative transactions completed in Italy in recent years, including various market firsts. We have established a strong position in the Italian market during our 30+ years of working with the most prominent Italian companies. Office(s) in Region: Milan , Rome

    • United Kingdom

      Our lawyers provide English and US legal advice to UK and international companies and financial institutions on their most complex cross-border deals/disputes. Our practices cover asset management, banking and finance, capital markets, competition, employment, environment, financial regulatory, international arbitration, litigation, M&A, project development and finance, real estate, structured finance and tax. Office(s) in Region: London

    Latin America & Caribbean

    • Latin America & Caribbean

      We have been a leading international law firm in Latin America and the Caribbean for more than a century and have played an active role in the economic development of the region. With offices in North America, Europe, Asia and São Paulo, our global platform provides our clients with advice on US, English, German, Italian, French, Hong Kong and international law in connection with Latin American transactions and disputes. Learn more.

    • Brazil

      We continue to consolidate our position as the leading international law firm in the Brazilian market, advising clients on a wide range of transactions—from debt and equity financings to M&A and fund formation. Our team of experienced lawyers is qualified to practice US law and is fluent in English and Portuguese. Office(s) in Region: São Paulo

    Middle East

    • United Arab Emirates

      Our lawyers in the UAE work closely with colleagues throughout Europe and Asia to advise clients engaged in high value and complex transactions in the Middle East and around the globe. Much of this work is in project development and financing in the oil and gas, power, and infrastructure sectors, cross-border investments, M&A and joint ventures. We also represent clients in international arbitration. Office(s) in Region: Abu Dhabi

    North America

    • Canada

      We represent Canadian issuers and US and Canadian financial institutions in both public and private financings, M&A, US stock exchange listings and corporate governance matters. Our work aligns the firm with the needs of the Canadian business community and allows us to better service the needs of both our international and Canadian clients. Office(s) in Region: Toronto

    • United States

      Although the United States contains the largest concentration of the firm's lawyers, we operate on the firmwide principle that our success is tied directly to our ability to form teams with colleagues—across the hall or across the globe. Office(s) in Region: New York , Palo Alto , San Francisco , Washington, DC