A&O Shearman appoints new co-managing partner for Australia

Hervé Ekué, global managing partner of A&O Shearman, said: “Peter is one of the top competition and regulatory lawyers in Australia and brings a wealth of experience and client focus to this role. Together with David, they will continue to advance our strategic priorities in the Australian market and grow our practice further. I would also like to thank Jason for his exceptional contribution and unwavering commitment for 13 years, and I am delighted that he will remain an integral part of the firm in his ongoing role.” 

Peter McDonald is based in the Sydney office and leads the firm’s competition team across the APAC region. He specializes in competition law, consumer and regulatory matters, advising clients on merger clearances, joint ventures, access to infrastructure, and enforcement responses. Prior to joining the firm, Peter served as a senior officer at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. 

The appointment follows a period of significant investment in A&O Shearman’s Australian practice, with new partner hires over the past year across Sydney and Perth: Amy Middlebrook (Litigation, Sydney), Catherine Pedler (Disputes, Perth), Dannelle Howley (Real Estate, Sydney), and Lisa Koch (Finance, Perth).