Armen Carstensen
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Armen Carstensen

Head of Risk & Compliance Continental Europe

Armen is Head of Risk & Compliance of Continental Europe.

He is a distinguished expert in risk management and compliance, focusing on liability law, professional conduct law, data protection law, and money laundering prevention. Armen brings extensive experience in a multinational environment, working seamlessly with teams across various countries. As a trusted advisor, he plays a key role in strategic projects throughout Continental Europe, ensuring that critical risk factors are identified and effectively integrated. 

Armen has special expertise in the development and implementation of sophisticated compliance systems that not only meet regulatory requirements but also minimize risks in a practical and future-oriented manner. He is also experienced and proficient in liaising with regulatory authorities, and since October 1st, 2024, he has served as the Data Protection Officer for A&O Shearman in Germany. 

Beyond his primary responsibilities in risk management and compliance, Armen is also committed to driving innovation and digitalization.

Qualifications

Admissions

Rechtsanwalt, Germany 2020

Academic

Second German Law Degree, 2020 

First German Law Degree, 2017 

Legal studies in Bonn and Dusseldorf

Languages

English, German
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.