A&O Shearman announces that Nick Ramphal has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice in New York. Nick, who joins from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, previously worked at Shearman & Sterling.~~A leading practitioner, Nick brings nearly 20 years of experience advising U.S. and international clients on complex public and private M&A transactions, including private equity deals, mergers, tender offers, carve-outs, spin-offs, joint ventures, and strategic investments. His expertise supports one of A&O Shearman’s top strategic priorities: deepening its U.S. strategic M&A and private capital offering. Nick's appointment follows last month's hire of M&A and private equity partner Valentine Bleicher from Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago.~~Valentine Bleicher~~Bill Schwitter, partner and global head of sector strategy, said: “We are delighted to welcome Nick back to A&O Shearman. His technical excellence, commercial instincts, and strong market reputation will be invaluable to the firm, and I look forward to the impact he will continue to make across our global practice.” "I am thrilled to be returning to A&O Shearman and its elite global M&A practice," said Nick Ramphal. “The firm presents an exceptional opportunity to advise clients on their most complex and challenging transactions, and I’m looking forward to being part of this world class team.”~~Bill Schwitter, partner and global head of sector strategy, said: “We are delighted to welcome Nick back to A&O Shearman. His technical excellence, commercial instincts, and strong market reputation will be invaluable to the firm, and I look forward to the impact he will continue to make across our global practice.”~~Bill Schwitter~~"I am thrilled to be returning to A&O Shearman and its elite global M&A practice," said Nick Ramphal. “The firm presents an exceptional opportunity to advise clients on their most complex and challenging transactions, and I’m looking forward to being part of this world class team.”