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A&O Shearman

Global Guide 2025

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A&O Shearman was established in 2024 through the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. The firm boasts nearly 4,000 lawyers worldwide, with 30% in the U.S., 30% in the U.K., and 40% in other major financial centres. It is well-versed in English law, U.S. law, and the laws of dynamic global markets. A&O Shearman aims to deliver exceptional outcomes for complex, multijurisdictional matters and offers unparalleled insight and seamless service. The firm is committed to sustainability and diversity, advising a significant portion of companies listed on major stock exchanges such as NYSE, NASDAQ, and the London Stock Exchange. Its expertise allows it to shape clients' fortunes and innovate in legal practice.

Ranked Offices

Provided by A&O Shearman

UK - Head office
Australia
  • Perth
    Level 12 Exchange Tower 2 The Esplanade , Perth, Western Australia, Australia, WA 6000
    Sydney
    Level 25 85 Castlereagh Street , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, NSW 2000
Belgium
  • Antwerp
    Uitbreidingstraat 72/b3 , Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, 2600
    Brussels
    Tervurenlaan 268A avenue de Tervueren , Brussels, Brussels Capital Region, Belgium, B-1150
Brazil
  • São Paulo - SP
    Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3400 , São Paulo - SP, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 04538-132
China
  • Beijing
    46th Floor, China World Tower No. 1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue , Beijing, Beijing, China, 100004
    Beijing
    Unit 3209 China Central Place Tower 2 79 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District , Beijing, Beijing, China, 100025
    Hong Kong
    21st Floor, Gloucester Tower The Landmark 15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Hong Kong
    9th Floor Three Exchange Square Central , Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Shanghai
    15F, Phase II, Shanghai IFC 8 Century Avenue, Pudong , Shanghai, Shanghai, China, 200120
Czech Republic
  • Prague
    Karolinska 707/7 , Prague, Prague, Czech Republic, 186 00
France
  • Paris
    7 rue Jacques Bingen , Paris, Paris, France, 75017
    Paris
    32 rue François 1er , Paris, Paris, France, 75008
Germany
  • Düsseldorf
    Dreischeibenhaus 1 , Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 40211
    Frankfurt am Main
    Bockenheimer Landstrasse 2 , Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany, 60306
    Frankfurt am Main
    Bockenheimer Landstrasse 2-4 , Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany, D-60306
    Hamburg
    Kehrwieder 12 , Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, 20457
    Munich
    Maximilianstraße 35 , Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 80539
Hungary
  • Budapest
    Madách Trade Center Madách Imre út 13-14 , Budapest, Budapest, Capital City, Hungary, H-1075
Italy
  • Milan
    Via Ansperto, 5 , Milan, Lombardy, Italy, 20129
    Rome
    Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 284 , Rome, Lazio, Italy, 00186
    Rome
    Via Borgognona 47 , Rome, Lazio, Italy, 00187
Japan
  • Tokyo
    JP Tower 22F 2-7-2 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku , Tokyo, Tokyo-to, Japan, 100-7022
    Tokyo
    Fukoku Seimei Building, 5th Floor 2-2-2 Uchisaiwaicho Chiyoda-ku , Tokyo, Tokyo-to, Japan, 100
Luxembourg
  • Luxembourg
    5 avenue J.F. Kennedy , Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-1855
Morocco
  • Casablanca
    Anfaplace, Centre d’Affaires, Immeuble A Boulevard de la Corniche , Casablanca, Grand Casablanca, Morocco, 20180
Netherlands
  • Amsterdam
    Apollolaan 15 , Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, 1077 AB
Poland
  • Warsaw
    Rondo ONZ 1 34th floor , Warsaw, Masovian, Poland, 00-124
Saudi Arabia
  • Riyadh
    Kingdom Centre, 24th Floor, King Fahad Road P.O. Box 90217, Riyadh 11613 , Riyadh, Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh 11613
Singapore
  • Singapore
    6 Battery Road #25-03 , Singapore, Singapore Island, Singapore, 049909
    Singapore
    50 Collyer Quay #09-01 OUE Bayfront , Singapore, Singapore Island, Singapore, 049321
Slovakia
  • Bratislava
    Eurovea Central 1 Pribinova 4 , Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia, 811 09
South Korea
  • Seoul
    Two IFC, 10 Gukjegeumyung-ro, Youngdeungpo-gu , Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, 07326
Thailand
  • Bangkok
    22nd Floor Sindhorn Tower 3 130-132 Wireless Road Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, 10330
UK
  • London
    40 Bank Street , London, Greater London, UK, E14 5DU
    London
    One Bishops Square , London, Greater London, UK, E1 6AD
United Arab Emirates
  • Abu Dhabi
    Al Mamoura Building B 5th Floor Muroor Road P.O. Box 7907, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    11th Floor, Burj Daman Building Al Sa'ada Street Dubai International Financial Centre PO Box 506678, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
USA
  • Houston
    Bank of America Tower 800 Capitol Street, Suite 2200 Houston Texas, Houston, Texas, USA, 77002
    Los Angeles
    1925 Century Park E , Los Angeles, California, USA, 90067
    New York
    599 Lexington Avenue , New York, New York, USA, NY 10022-6069
    New York
    1221 Avenue of the Americas , New York, New York, USA, NY 10020
    Washington, DC
    1101 New York Avenue, NW , Washington, DC, District of Columbia, USA, 20005
Vietnam
  • Hanoi
    Level 5, Sentinel Place Building 41A Ly Thai To Street, Ly Thai To Ward Hoan Kiem District , Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam
    Ho Chi Minh City
    39th Floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu, District 1 , Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Contributions

Latest contributions provided by A&O Shearman

Global Practice Guide
Krystyna Szczepanowska-Kozłowska
Marcin Ziarkowski
Krzysztof Popławski
Kacper Sobolewski
Authored by
Krystyna Szczepanowska-Kozłowska, Marcin Ziarkowski, Krzysztof Popławski, Kacper Sobolewski
Article • Dec 2024
Global Practice Guide
Kacper Sobolewski
Krystyna Szczepanowska-Kozłowska
Krzysztof Popławski
Marcin Ziarkowski
Authored by
Kacper Sobolewski, Krystyna Szczepanowska-Kozłowska, Krzysztof Popławski, Marcin Ziarkowski
Article • Dec 2024
Global Practice Guide
Corey Reis
Joshua Kopel
Bjorn Bjerke
Authored by
Corey Reis, Joshua Kopel, Bjorn Bjerke
Article • Dec 2024

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Authored by: Maura O’Sullivan, Michael Chernick, Frank Oliver, Sara Coelho
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Banking & Finance 2024 | Introduction
Authored by: Maura O’Sullivan, Caroline Chapman, Magnus Wieslander, Michael Chernick
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Cartels 2024 | USA | Trends and Developments
Authored by: Djordje Petkoski, Memmi Rasmussen
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Authored by: Frank Mausen, Philippe Noeltner, Baptiste Aubry, Catherine Di Lorenzo
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A&O Shearman rankings

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Africa-wide
Banking & Finance
1 Department
Department
Banking & Finance
3
Banking & Finance
3
Band 3
Capital Markets
1 Department
Department
Capital Markets
3
Capital Markets
3
Band 3
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
4
Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
4
Band 4
Lawyers
Hicham Naciri
2
Hicham Naciri
2
Band 2
Dispute Resolution
1 Department
Department
Dispute Resolution
3
Dispute Resolution
3
Band 3
Investment Funds
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
Dominic von Wulffen
3
Dominic von Wulffen
3
Band 3
Project Finance
2 Ranked Lawyers
Lawyers
Tim Scales
1
Tim Scales
1
Band 1
Lachlan Poustie
U
Lachlan Poustie
U
Up and Coming
Projects & Energy
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Projects & Energy
1
Projects & Energy
1
Band 1
Lawyers
Tim Scales
1
Tim Scales
1
Band 1
Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
1 Department
Department
Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
3
Projects & Energy: Mining & Minerals
3
Band 3
Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas
1 Department
Department
Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas
3
Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas
3
Band 3
Projects & Energy: Power
1 Department
Department
Projects & Energy: Power
1
Projects & Energy: Power
1
Band 1
TMT
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
TMT
2
TMT
2
Band 2
Lawyers
Tom Levine
2
Tom Levine
2
Band 2
Asia-Pacific Region
Arbitration (International)
1 Department
Department
Arbitration (International)
3
Arbitration (International)
3
Band 3
Aviation: Finance
1 Department
2 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Aviation: Finance
3
Aviation: Finance
3
Band 3
Lawyers
Matthew Bisley
3
Matthew Bisley
3
Band 3
Yvonne Ho
3
Yvonne Ho
3
Band 3
Banking & Finance
1 Department
Department
Banking & Finance
1
Banking & Finance
1
Band 1
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