Overview
Introduction
A top global firm, A&O Shearman handles significant has nearly 4,000 lawyers across 48 offices in 29 countries, with approximately 650 attorneys reporting to a U.S. office. The firm handles significant international and U.S. matters, and is well known in the U.S. for its Project Finance, Banking & Financial Services, and Securities/Capital Markets practices, among others.
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About the Firm
Born of the 2024 merger of U.K.-based Allen & Overy and U.S.-based Shearman & Sterling, the new Allen Overy Shearman Sterling—more commonly known as A&O Shearman—has nearly 4,000 lawyers across 48 offices in 29 countries, with approximately 650 attorneys reporting to a U.S. office.
Both Sides of the Pond
Allen & Overy’s history goes back to 1930, when the firm was founded in London. Over the following decades, A&O became one of London’s most prominent legal shops, and expanded internationally. Founded in New York City over 150 years ago, Shearman & Sterling forged relationships with Wall Street powerhouse clients from the start. A&O Shearman builds on the significant global reach, rosters of well-known clients, and international p...
Why Work Here
A&O Shearman has arrived. The future is here.
A&O Shearman is the result of combining two of the world's most prestigious law firms into a single industry-leading firm, preeminent in all legal markets throughout the globe. Our 4,000 lawyers collaborate across 47 offices in 29 countries on six continents.
Our global reach, diversity of practice groups and people, caliber of clients, commitment to innovation, and uniquely people-centered culture afford our summer associates opportunities not available at any other firm.
We are high-performing, and also friendly, collaborative, and inclusive. We trust and respect each other. We expect the best of each other and we nurture an environment and ways of working that promote positive wellbeing. We can be ourselves and be our best. We aim high, embrace challenges, and we deliver quality.
In bringing together two strong legacies, A&O Shearman will continue to champion a diverse and inclusive culture where uniqueness is valued and is integral to our business. It is central to the kind of firm we want to be.
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