Shearman & Sterling is a well known international firm with 25 offices worldwide. Within the United States, the firm has offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Menlo Park, New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C.

Focusses/specialisms 

Though the firm is full service, it is best regarded for its work in derivatives, high yield debt and infrastructure project development.

In the banking practice, the team represents borrowers, arrangers and administrative agents in DIP, asset based, acquisition, exit and corporate financing matters. It also represents clients in refinancing and financial restructuring matters.

Key clients 

Key clients for the firm include Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, MUFG Bank, HSBC, Citibank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Banco Santander and Barclays.