
Shearman & Sterling
Our success is built on our clients’ success. We have a long and distinguished history of supporting our clients wherever they do business, from major financial centers to emerging and growth markets. We represent many of the world’s leading corporations and major financial institutions, as well as emerging growth companies, governments and state-owned enterprises, often working on ground-breaking, precedent-setting matters. With a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses and the industries they operate in, our work is driven by their need for outstanding legal and commercial advice. We have over 850 lawyers around the world speaking more than 60 languages and practicing U.S., English, French, German, Italian, Hong Kong, OHADA and Saudi law. Nearly half of our lawyers practice outside the United States. Combining legal knowledge with industry expertise, our lawyers provide commercial advice that helps clients achieve their ambitions. We are committed to forging long-term relationships with our clients, providing them with genuine insight and practical advice, and supporting them as they navigate the challenges of our 21st century global economy.
2023 Awards
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Merger remedies in the US: An overview of the leading caseConcurrences, Jessica K. Delbaum, Ryan Leske, Merger remedies in the US: An overview of the leading cases, 21 July 2022, e-Competitions US Merger remedies, Art. N° 107207
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The EU General Court overturns the Commission’s decision to fine a semiconductor chip manufacturer €1.06 billion for abusing its dominant position (Intel)Concurrences, Elvira Aliende Rodriguez, Matthew Readings, James Webber, Ruba Noorali, The EU General Court overturns the Commission’s decision to fine a semiconductor chip manufacturer €1.06 billion for abusing its dominant position (Intel), 26 January 2022, e-Competitions January 2022, Art. N° 105642
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The FTC abandons (the rule of) reasonShearman & Sterling, Ben Gris, Jessica Delbaum, David Higbee, Jonathan Cheng and Jacob Coate, November 2022
2022 Awards
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European Commission continues to undermine investment protection in Europe: Challenge to Antin v. Spain Arbitral AwardShearman & Sterling, James Webber, Mark Steenson, Garreth Wong and Margaret Ryan, 5 August 2021
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Less co-operation, more challenge: A review of EU leniency trends and recent annulments of Commission finesCompetition Law Insight, Elvira Aliende Rodriguez and Ruba Noorali, 12 May 2021, Business Intelligence
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The US president Joe Biden signs an executive order aimed at promoting competition in the American economy using antitrust lawsConcurrences Bulletin, Ryan Shores, Benjamin Gris, David A. Higbee, Jessica K. Delbaum, Djordje Petkoski, Noni Nelson, Caitlin Hutchinson Maddox and Reena Agrawal Sahn, 9 July 2021, e-Competitions
2021 Awards
2020 Awards
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Antitrust Takeaways for Tech from New Australian ReportNoni Nelson and Eamon O'Kelly, Law 360 website
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European Union and United States: Antitrust and DataBen Gris and Sara Ashall, Global Data Review, December 2019
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Giving Effect to the RemedyDavid Higbee, Djordje Petkoski, Geert Goeteyn, Sara Ashall, Özlem Fidanboylu, Caroline Préel and John Skinner, Global Competition Review, October 2019
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HSBC V. COMMISSION: JUST GIVE THEM A REASONMatthew Readings, Elvira Aliende Rodriguez, Ruba Noorali, Shearman and Sterling, September 2019
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The Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice announces new policy to consider the existence of effective antitrust compliance programs at the charging stage of criminal antitrust investigationsJessica K. Delbaum, John Skinner, David A. Higbee, Djordje Petkoski and John Cove, e-Competitions News, July 2019
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The EU Commission Imposes a fine of €28 million for “gun-jumping” on a japanese manufacturer of imaging and optical productsSara Ashall, James Webber and Matthew Readings, e-Competitions Bulletin, June 2019
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United States: CartelsDavid Higbee, Djordje Petkoski and Matthew Modell, Global Competition Review, September 2019