Global Reach

Our Brussels office provides sophisticated legal advice regarding global competition, EU litigation, EU regulatory, cross-border trade in goods and services, and other international issues. We combine a deep understanding of European legal, regulatory and business landscapes with seamless access to the broader knowledge and resources of the entire firm.

Sheppard’s Canada Desk lawyers come from diverse practices to advise on inbound and outbound cross-border deals, financings and compliance. We work with U.S. and Canadian companies of all sizes, advising on U.S. law issues related to U.S.-Canada cross-border matters. 

Operating from Shanghai, Sheppard advises Chinese and international companies on intellectual property, corporate and regulatory matters throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Our lawyers handle complex cross-border transactions, patent and technology licensing, and litigation in China and the U.S. We represent many of China’s leading technology, life sciences and consumer companies, as well as major multinationals with operations in China. With bilingual teams and deep regional experience, we help clients navigate fast-changing commercial and regulatory environments with precision and cultural insight. 

The Sheppard French Desk offers comprehensive legal support to businesses from French-speaking countries investing in, operating in or expanding into the U.S. We also assist U.S. and international clients entering French-speaking markets—including France, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Québec and the Middle East.

Sheppard serves as trusted counsel to Israeli companies expanding into the U.S. and global markets, as well as international investors active in Israel’s technology and innovation ecosystem. Our work includes M&A, venture financings, intellectual property, life sciences, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. We collaborate closely with local counsel to provide efficient, cross-border solutions that align with business goals. Our Israel team helps bridge commercial, cultural and regulatory frameworks between Silicon Valley, New York and Tel Aviv. 

Sheppard’s Japan practice advises major corporations, investors and trading companies on inbound and outbound transactions, joint ventures and regulatory compliance. Our lawyers have decades of experience in cross-border M&A, intellectual property, antitrust and dispute resolution. We represent clients in industries including automotive, technology, energy and manufacturing. Working closely with Japanese companies investing in the U.S. and global markets, we combine legal precision with an understanding of local business culture and decision-making processes. 

As the first U.S. law firm to open an office in Seoul, Sheppard represents leading Korean conglomerates, banks, private equity firms and multinational clients across Asia. We advise on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, joint ventures and international disputes. Our Korean and U.S. teams work as one integrated platform, offering clients real-time, cross-border coordination. With experience across sectors such as energy, technology, and manufacturing, we deliver business-oriented counsel that reflects both Korean and global perspectives. 

Sheppard’s Latin America team provides efficient cross-border legal support for clients navigating opportunities across the Americas. Our bilingual lawyers help clients access capital, build growth strategies and resolve disputes throughout Latin America and the U.S. 

Our London office serves local clients and is a strategic link for U.S. and international clients looking to expand, compete and innovate - locally and globally. Our lawyers are qualified in England and Wales, across the EU and the U.S., enabling us to provide a one-stop shop for matters including mergers and acquisitions, competition and antitrust investigations, regulatory issues, litigation, data protection, as well as commercial, intellectual property and international trade law.

Sheppard advises multinational companies, investors and regional enterprises active in South Asia, including India, Singapore and surrounding markets. Our lawyers handle cross-border M&A, infrastructure projects, financing and dispute resolution. We regularly counsel technology, energy and manufacturing clients on navigating local investment frameworks and regulatory regimes. By working with trusted local counsel and leveraging Sheppard’s global platform, we provide practical, cost-effective solutions that help clients expand and operate successfully across this fast-growing region.