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09 Feb 2026

A&O Shearman appoints Clayton James as corporate and M&A partner in Sydney

"Clayton James will join A&O Shearman in Sydney as a corporate and M&A partner, strengthening the firm’s private equity and M&A practice in Australia."

Clayton James will join A&O Shearman as a corporate and M&A partner in Sydney.

Clayton brings extensive experience advising on private equity and venture capital transactions, and on public and private mergers and acquisitions. He has advised on some of Australia’s most significant and complex transactions across sectors including energy transition, technology, business and professional services, transport and defence. His appointment, at partner level, is intended to enhance A&O Shearman’s corporate practice and private equity offering in Australia to meet growing client demand for cross-border and domestic transactional advice.
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