Shearman & Sterling pulls back capital markets lawyer

Shearman & Sterling pulls back capital markets lawyer

In its Hong Kong office, Shearman & Sterling has rehired a former lawyer, broadening its capital markets practice in the Asian market, the firm announced on Monday.

Wanda Woo, a former associate at Shearman & Sterling, returns to the firm from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she was a partner in the capital markets group, according to a statement from Shearman.

According to Shearman, Woo advises on Hong Kong transactions including initial public offerings, share placements, rights offerings and bond offerings, as well as regulatory and compliance issues.

Additionally, Woo has been involved in the mergers and acquisitions process under Hong Kong law, according to the firm.

Before joining Kirkland & Ellis in 2018, Woo worked for Shearman for more than seven years, starting since 2011 as an associate.

During the last 12 months, Shearman & Sterling has hired Woo as the 27th lateral, according to the New York-based firm.

In response to a request for comment about Woo's departure, a Wilson Sonsini spokesperson did not immediately respond.