Edward Holmes

Edward Holmes is a Partner at A&O Shearman, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with a particular focus on energy and infrastructure transactions.12 He joined A&O Shearman in June 2023, strengthening the firm's Infrastructure and Energy practice.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining A&O Shearman, Edward's career path included:

• Partner at CMS from January 2022 to June 202313
• Senior Associate at Clifford Chance, where he started as a trainee in 20101

Expertise

Edward Holmes has extensive experience in:

• Domestic and cross-border M&A transactions2
• Representing financial sponsors and corporates on:
  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Minority investments
  • Takeovers
  • Joint ventures
  • IPOs
  • Restructurings1

Role at A&O Shearman

At A&O Shearman, Edward is expected to:

• Expand the firm's world-class M&A offering1
• Contribute to the firm's energy and infrastructure team, particularly in light of the global energy crunch and the drive towards net-zero emissions1
• Help deliver innovative solutions for clients in the infrastructure and energy sectors1

Edward Holmes is based in the London office of A&O Shearman and can be reached at edward.holmes@aoshearman.com or +44 20 3088 3594.2