A&O Shearman
| No. of offices | Over 48 worldwide |
|---|---|
| No. of lawyers | Approximately 4,000 |
| Major practice areas | General practice |
| Date founded | 1 May 2024 by merger |
| Company type | Limited liability partnership |
| Website | www.aoshearman.com |
A&O Shearman, is a multinational law firm. The firm was formed as a result of a merger between Magic Circle member Allen & Overy and AMLaw100 member Shearman & Sterling, creating a firm estimated to have over 4,000 attorneys across 48 offices with a combined revenue of $3.4bn.[1]
The merger terms were announced on 21 May 2023[2] and approved on 13 October 2023 by more than 99% of partners from both firms.[3] The merger was completed on 01 May 2024.[4]
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- ^ Sweney, Mark (22 May 2023). "Law firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling plan to merge in $3.4bn deal". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Beioley, Kate (21 May 2023). "Allen & Overy and Shearman plan merger to create $3.4bn law firm". Financial Times. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ Thomas, David; Merken, Sara; Thomas, David; Merken, Sara (22 May 2023). "A&O Shearman merger would be a blockbuster, but maybe not a harbinger". Reuters. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ Merken, Sara (1 May 2024). "A&O Shearman joins ranks of major transatlantic law firm mergers". Reuters. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
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