Shearman & Sterling is representing Sterling Bancshares in its definitive agreement under which Comerica will acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Sterling Bancshares in a stock-for-stock transaction.

The Shearman & Sterling team is led by partners Peter Lyons (New York-Mergers & Acquisitions) and Scott Petepiece (New York-Mergers & Acquisitions) and associate Richard Fischetti (New York-Mergers & Acquisitions), with assistance from partners Doreen Lilienfeld (New York-Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits) and Don J. Lonczak (Washington, DC-Tax).