Soumya Sharma
About Soumya Sharma
Soumya Sharma is a Senior Counsel with extensive experience in cross-border transactions, particularly in mergers and acquisitions. She holds an LL.B from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, and multiple advanced degrees in law, including an LL.M from New York University School of Law.
Work at A&O Shearman
Soumya Sharma has been serving as Senior Counsel at A&O Shearman since 2022. In this role, she focuses on cross-border transactions, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. Her expertise in corporate law allows her to represent both U.S. and non-U.S. issuers as well as private equity funds in various public and private M&A transactions. This position builds on her extensive experience in corporate finance and capital markets.
Education and Expertise
Soumya Sharma holds an LL.B from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, and an LL.M in Corporate Law from New York University School of Law. She further enhanced her qualifications with a Master's in Taxation from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in legal principles, taxation, and corporate law, which she applies in her practice.
Background in Corporate Law
Soumya Sharma has a diverse background in corporate law, having worked at several prestigious firms. She began her career at AZB & Partners as an Associate from 2003 to 2006. She then served as a Foreign Associate at Mayer Brown for 11 months in 2007-2008. Following that, she worked as a Senior Associate at Milbank LLP from 2021 to 2022, and spent 11 years at Troutman Pepper as an Associate from 2010 to 2021. This varied experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape.
Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions
Throughout her career, Soumya Sharma has focused on cross-border transactions, particularly in mergers and acquisitions. She has represented U.S. issuers in primary and secondary capital markets transactions involving debt, equity, and hybrid securities. Her experience includes handling a wide range of public and private M&A transactions, including stock and asset purchases, showcasing her proficiency in navigating complex legal frameworks.