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United Kingdom
Our lawyers in London advise the world's leading businesses, financial institutions, governments and private individuals.
We regularly work on complex cross-border transactions, ground breaking new legal solutions and products, and help Allen & Overy's clients resolve their most difficult disputes.
The majority of our 2000 people in the UK are based at One Bishops Square in London. Allen & Overy's Belfast office, comprising our Legal Services Centre and Support Services Centre, opened in July 2011 and is home to around 400 of our people.
Our offices
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Belfast
68 Donegall Quay
Belfast
BT1 3NL
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London
One Bishops Square
London
E1 6AD
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News and insights
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News: 08 April 2024
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling announce first partner promotions for A&O Shearman
Joint announcement – Allen & Overy LLP and Shearman & Sterling LLP
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Publications: 04 April 2024
Employee risk considerations for private capital investors
Employee activism is increasingly becoming a focal point within the private equity sector, as employees leverage their voice to influence company policies and practices. This shift towards a more…
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Blog Post: 04 April 2024
Achieving gender parity in the UK’s top companies: a mixed picture
The Government-backed FTSE Women Leaders Review has been released for the third year, with the results showing promising progression in the appointment of women to boards (with the 40% target for…
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Publications: 03 April 2024
Chief Information Security Officers and cyber whistleblowing: considerations for PE firms
Companies large and small are grappling with an ever-evolving cyber risk landscape. However, two recent cases against companies and their Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), bring to the fore…
A&O London office Covid-19 risk assessment
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Following consultation with staff representatives in our London office, and paying close attention to the government guidance first published on 11 May 2020 ‘Working safely during Covid-19 in offices and contact centres’, we have undertaken a comprehensive risk assessment and taken appropriate actions to minimise identified risks. As government guidance develops and the pandemic evolves, we will continue to review and update this risk assessment as necessary.
Our U.K Seminar programme
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Now in its 27th year, this programme brings you the latest expert views and information on the big issues facing businesses today. These seminars give you direct access to our partners' knowledge and expertise and the guidance you need to tackle today's rapidly-evolving markets.