Michael Kim joins A&O Shearman as Partner in U.S. Capital Markets practice to strengthen New York presence
A&O Shearman has appointed Michael Kim as Partner in its U.S. Capital Markets practice in New York. A former Head of Americas Capital Markets Legal at Morgan Stanley, Kim brings deep expertise in IPOs, direct listings, equity-linked offerings, and debt issuances, further strengthening the firm’s global capital markets platform.
By: : Daniel
Update: 2025-04-18 13:30 GMT
Michael Kim joins A&O Shearman as Partner in U.S. Capital Markets practice to strengthen New York presence
A&O Shearman has strengthened its U.S. Capital Markets practice with the appointment of Michael Kim as a Partner in the firm’s New York office. This strategic addition supports the firm’s global growth priorities and reinforces its position in a key financial hub.
Michael Kim, a prominent figure in the U.S. capital markets community, joins A&O Shearman from Morgan Stanley, where he was Head of Americas Capital Markets Legal, overseeing a wide range of transactions across the capital structure, including U.S. IPOs, direct listings, equity and equity-linked offerings, private placements, and both high yield and investment-grade debt issuances. He began his legal career at Davis Polk.
Adam Hakki, Co-Chair of the firm’s Global Executive Committee and U.S. Chair, said,
“We are delighted that Michael has decided to join our U.S. capital markets team. Growth in this area is a key strategic priority and Michael is an important addition. He is a truly leading U.S. capital markets practitioner with uniquely deep experience and an outstanding reputation in the market from his work at Morgan Stanley.”
Ilir Mujalovic, Global Co-Head of U.S. Capital Markets and Global ECM Practice, said,
“Michael has been at the forefront of several of the most significant and innovative U.S. equity capital markets transactions. His legal expertise and market insights will strengthen both our U.S. team and our global capital markets platform.”
On joining the firm, Michael Kim said:
“I am honored to join the exceptional team at A&O Shearman, many of whom I have known for years. I look forward to collaborating across the firm globally to help clients navigate market challenges and deliver insightful, differentiated advice.”
Michael’s appointment follows the successful A&O Shearman merger on 1 May 2024, marking the 16th partner hire in the firm’s strategic expansion of core practice areas.
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