Shearman & Sterling Overview
- Service
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Law Firm
- Year Founded
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1871
- Serviced Companies
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865
- Serviced Deals
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902
- Serviced Investors
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781
Shearman & Sterling General Information
Description
Established in 1872, Shearman & Sterling was a law firm based in New York City, New York. The firm practiced in the areas included antitrust, arbitration, litigation, intellectual property, project development, international law, tax, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, financial restructuring, insolvency, and project finance transactions. The firm catered to sectors like healthcare, real estate, energy, banking, technology, transportation, manufacturing, automotive, construction, aerospace, defense, and power, among others. On May 1, 2024, Sterling and Shearman merged with Allen & Overy to become A&O Shearman.
Contact Information
Website
www.shearman.comYear Founded
Corporate Office
- 599 Lexington Avenue
- New York, NY 10022
- United States
Shearman & Sterling Services to Companies
Service on a Deal (904)
Shearman & Sterling has provided services on 904 deals. It last acted as a legal advisor to ExcelFin Acquisition on a made for . The deal was made in 2024.
| Company Name | Service Provided | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExcelFin Acquisition | Legal Advisor | Oct 2024 | ||
| Investcorp Europe Acquisition I | Legal Advisor | Sep 2024 | ||
| Taro Pharmaceutical Industries | Legal Advisor | Jun 2024 | ||
| JSR | Legal Advisor | Apr 2024 | ||
| Stracon Peru | Legal Advisor | Apr 2024 | ||
| Cartotecnica Rigon | Legal Advisor | Mar 2024 | ||
| Kingswood Acquisition | Legal Advisor | Mar 2024 | ||
| Broadcast Music | Legal Advisor | Mar 2024 | ||
| Benesse Holdings | Legal Advisor | Mar 2024 | ||
| Alphial | Legal Advisor | Feb 2024 |
Shearman & Sterling Services to Investors
Service on a Deal — Buy Side (1,487)
Shearman & Sterling has provided buy side services on 1487 deals. It last acted as a legal advisor to Citigroup on a made for . The deal was made in 2026.
| Investor Name | Service Provided | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | Legal Advisor | Jan 2026 | ||
| Qatar Investment Authority | Legal Advisor | Jun 2024 | ||
| Qoo10 | Legal Advisor | Apr 2024 | ||
| XGEN Venture | Legal Advisor | Apr 2024 | ||
| 3E Company | Legal Advisor | Apr 2024 | ||
| Frontier Waste Solutions | Legal Advisor | Mar 2024 | ||
| Kingswood Acquisition | Legal Advisor | Mar 2024 | ||
| BUSA Acquisition | Legal Advisor | Mar 2024 | ||
| Congruent Ventures | Legal Advisor | Feb 2024 | ||
| Innovation Endeavors Management Company | Legal Advisor | Feb 2024 |
Service on a Deal — Sell Side (399)
Shearman & Sterling has provided sell side services on 399 deals. It last acted as a legal advisor to Fenway Sports Group on a made for . The deal was made in 2026.
| Investor Name | Service Provided | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenway Sports Group | Legal Advisor | Jun 2026 | ||
| ExxonMobil Italiana Gas | Legal Advisor | Dec 2024 | ||
| Anglo American | Legal Advisor | Dec 2024 | ||
| Orion Resource Partners | Legal Advisor | Apr 2024 | ||
| Turnbridge Capital | Legal Advisor | Feb 2024 | ||
| Turnbridge Capital | Legal Advisor | Feb 2024 | ||
| Moda Midstream | Legal Advisor | Jan 2024 | ||
| Equinox (Luxembourg) | Legal Advisor | Dec 2023 | ||
| Silver Hill Energy Partners III | Legal Advisor | Dec 2023 | ||
| Hellenic Financial Stability Fund | Legal Advisor | Nov 2023 |
Shearman & Sterling Investment Preferences
| Preferred Industries | Preferred Verticals | Preferred Deal Types | Geographic Preferences | Transaction Amount |
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Shearman & Sterling Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Trust for Various Employee Benefits of Shearman & Sterling | New York, NY |
Shearman & Sterling FAQs
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When was Shearman & Sterling founded?
Shearman & Sterling was founded in 1871.
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Where is Shearman & Sterling headquartered?
Shearman & Sterling is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What service provider type is Shearman & Sterling?
Shearman & Sterling's service provider type is Law Firm.
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What are Shearman & Sterling subsidiaries?
Master Trust for Various Employee Benefits of Shearman & Sterling is a subsidiary of Shearman & Sterling.
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