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Firm overview

A&O Shearman is one of the pre-eminent legal practices in the Netherlands, advising domestic and international corporates, financial institutions, investment funds and government bodies on their most complex and strategic matters.

Address:
Tervurenlaan 268A avenue de Tervueren Brussels 1150
Tel:+32 2 780 2222 Web Address:https://www.aoshearman.com/en/global-coverage/europe/belgium
2026 Edition
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Lawyers at A&O Shearman analyse developments regarding UPC’s long-arm jurisdiction, including its scope and jurisdictional limits
A new claim filed by Ericsson, and a request for access to documents, were also among recent developments
After five IP partners left the firm for White & Case, the IP market could yet see more laterals
Legacy firm Allen & Overy agreed a high-profile tie-up with US firm Shearman & Sterling in May last year
In major recent developments, a confidentiality request was rejected, Samsung and its representative A&O Shearman secured a partial win, and EIP made a new hire
Working with Harvey and Microsoft, the firm has been at the forefront of developing AI tools for its lawyers, and is now exploring new projects and business models
Developments included an anti-anti-suit injunction being granted for the first time, and the court clarifying that it can adjudicate over alleged infringements that occurred before June 2023
A settlement between SharkNinja and Dyson, a costs dispute involving a pornography company, and people moves at Clifford Chance and Casalonga were among the top talking points
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