A&O Shearman represents NatWest

A&O Shearman & Sterling LLP has advised The Royal Bank of Scotland on the sale of its 34% stake in NatWest to The Royal Bank of Scotland for £1.04 billion.

"The acquisition of this stake in NatWest is a major milestone in the history of The Royal Bank of Scotland and marks a significant step in the bank's plans to develop its UK business.
– Sir Frederick Goodson, Group Chief Executive, The Royal Bank of Scotland

A&O Shearman & Sterling LLP has advised The Royal Bank of Scotland on the sale of its 34% stake in NatWest to The Royal Bank of Scotland for £1.04 billion.

The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2001.

The sale of the stake in NatWest is a major milestone in the history of The Royal Bank of Scotland and marks a significant step in the bank's plans to develop its UK business. The bank will continue to operate NatWest as a separate and independent business.

A&O Team

Tim Shepherd
Mark Chapman
David Taylor
Amanda Lee

Awards and Recognition

A&O Shearman & Sterling LLP has received numerous awards and recognitions for its work in the financial sector, including:

Chambers Europe 2001: A&O is ranked as a leading firm in the UK for banking and finance law.
Euromoney's 2001 Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers: A&O has been recognized as a top-tier firm in the UK for banking and finance law.

Author's Summary

A&O Shearman & Sterling LLP's representation of The Royal Bank of Scotland in the sale of its 34% stake in NatWest to The Royal Bank of Scotland for £1.04 billion demonstrates the firm's expertise in the financial sector.

A&O Shearman — 2025-11-27