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A&O Shearman

New York, NY · Led by Hervé Ekué

Revenue

$1.6B

Lawyers

3,900+

Offices

48+

Founded

1873

About A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman, formed from the historic 2024 merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, is one of the largest and most globally connected law firms in the world. The combined firm brings together Shearman & Sterling's 150-year legacy in capital markets and project finance with Allen & Overy's global platform. This transatlantic powerhouse now operates across nearly 50 offices worldwide, delivering seamless cross-border legal services at the highest level.

Practice Areas

Capital Markets

Mergers & Acquisitions

Project Finance

Banking & Finance

Antitrust

Litigation

Notable Clients

JPMorgan Chase

Citigroup

Goldman Sachs

Deutsche Bank

Notable Alumni

Cyrus Vance

Robert Morgenthau

Stephen Friedman

Fun Fact

Shearman & Sterling, the American predecessor firm, was founded by Thomas Shearman and John William Sterling, both of whom had clerked for David Dudley Field II, one of the most influential lawyers in American history.

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