Atty. Derek Peter Kershaw

Atty. Derek Peter Kershaw

Derek Peter Kershaw is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate / incorporation, energy / utilities. Derek received a degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Derek Peter Kershaw at a glance

Derek Peter Kershaw is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Shearman & Sterling LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on formation, tax, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at New York University (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Peter Kershaw is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate / incorporation, energy / utilities
  • Derek received a degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Derek practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Peter Kershaw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Peter Kershaw handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Tax Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Derek Peter Kershaw's law office located?
Derek Peter Kershaw's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Shearman & Sterling LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Peter Kershaw handle?
Derek Peter Kershaw focuses on formation, tax, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Derek Peter Kershaw practiced law?
Derek Peter Kershaw has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Education

New York University
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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