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A&O Shearman

Rank #13 Founded 2024

Overview

A&O Shearman is a multinational law firm formed by the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, creating the fourth-largest law firm globally. It has over 4,000 attorneys across 48 offices in 29 countries, with roughly 650 attorneys reporting to a U.S. office. The firm handles significant international and U.S. matters and is especially well known for Project Finance, Banking & Financial Services and Securities/Capital Markets while operating as a broad general practice offering extensive transactional and advisory services. Its global platform and combined U.K./U.S. pedigree contribute to a cross-border, transaction-focused culture that serves major capital markets, financings and corporate clients.

Key Statistics

Employees ~4.0k employees
Revenue $3.4B
Locations 48 locations
Years in Operation 1 years