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Professional Bio
Adam Hakki is a Partner, Co-Chair of the Executive Committee and Board, and U.S. Chair at A&O Shearman in New York City. With a distinguished career in legal practice, Adam is recognized as one of the leading lawyers in the United States, specializing in high-stakes trial, investigations, and counseling. His practice areas include Securities Litigation, Antitrust Litigation, and Financial Services Enforcement and Investigations. Adam has been honored as a 'Star Performer' by Chambers USA and named 'Litigator of the Year' by The American Lawyer. He has also received Law360's 'MVP' recognition for five consecutive years. Adam represents corporations, executives, and financial institutions in complex litigation and regulatory matters, focusing on securities, corporate governance, and financial regulation.
Representative Matters
Securities Litigation and Financial Services
- Represented corporations, directors, and executives in high-stakes securities litigation at trial and on appeal.
- Advised financial institutions and asset managers in complex securities investigations and enforcement actions by the SEC, CFTC, and FINRA.
- Recognized as a 'Star Performer' in Securities Litigation by Chambers USA, a designation above Band 1.
- Named 'Securities Lawyer of the Year' four times by Benchmark Litigation.
Antitrust and Competition
- Counseled clients in antitrust litigation and investigations, focusing on competition and regulatory compliance.
- Recognized by Chambers USA for excellence in Antitrust Litigation.
Corporate Governance and M&A
- Advised special committees and executives on corporate governance and M&A-related disputes and investigations.
- Handled cases involving insider trading, SPACs, and financial disclosure issues.
General Commercial and Insolvency
- Represented clients in general commercial litigation and insolvency matters.
- Provided strategic counsel on trading and investment banking regulation.
Awards and Recognition
- Named 'Litigator of the Year' by The American Lawyer in 2023 and 2021.
- Selected as a Law360 'MVP' for five consecutive years.
- Included in Forbes' list of America's 'Top 200 Lawyers.'
- Inducted into The Legal 500's 'Hall of Fame.'
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A&O Shearman
Partner, Co-Chair Executive Committee/Board and U.S. Chair
2024 – Unknown
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Shearman & Sterling
Senior Partner
2023 – 2024
Partner
2016 – 2023