About
Shearman & Sterling LLP, founded in 1991 and based in Austin, TX, advises corporates, financial institutions, and investment funds on complex legal and governance matters. As part of A&O Shearman, a global law firm brand formed in 2024 through the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, the firm offers integrated capabilities across advisory and regulatory, corporate and M&A, disputes, and finance.
The Austin practice has particular strength in advertising and unfair competition litigation under the Lanham Act and state laws, as well as complex commercial and intellectual property disputes. Matters handled include false advertising, unfair competition, trademark and trade dress, and patent infringement, along with antitrust, TCPA, and Qui Tam actions. The team also represents clients in government investigations, arbitrations, and NAD proceedings. Partner Saul Perloff serves as Life Sciences Sector Lead and is an experienced first‑chair trial lawyer.
Advisory and regulatory capabilities include public company advisory and corporate governance; employment, compensation and benefits; antitrust, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption; anti‑money laundering; foreign direct investment and CFIUS; tax; financial services regulation; public law; sanctions; data protection and cybersecurity. The firm serves clients across sectors such as life sciences, technology, consumer and retail, energy, and financial services, with access to global resources through the A&O Shearman network.