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Why Allen & Overy?
An expansive future - a proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling
We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short. The proposed merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including a vote of the Partners of each of the respective firms.
As an integrated global law firm with a focus on quality, excellence and collaboration, we will be preeminent in all our markets and our combined revenues of approximately USD3.4 billion will make us the third largest integrated law firm in the world - and the only firm with U.S. law, English law, and local law capabilities in equal measure.
With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way. It reinforces our dedication to creating an environment where everyone can belong, and excel.
Community investment
With unrivalled depth of expertise and a presence in over thirty countries, we’re in a position to effect positive change on pressing issues all over the world. Our pro bono and community investment work is focussed on two major themes – access to justice and access to education and employment – and adapted to the needs and priorities of local cultures. We also bring together the skills and resources of the entire firm to make a significant impact on the work of one organisation through our Global Charity Partnership.
Last year 54% of our lawyers took part in pro bono work to a value of GBP 21.2m – but we try and use the skills of all of our people to their greatest effect, whichever part of the firm they’re from and whatever their area of expertise. You could find yourself working for global human rights organisations such as the UNHCR, Fair Trials International and the Equal Rights Trust. The opportunities to progress, both personally and professionally, are endless.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We all thrive when what makes us different is embraced. At A&O, we know we can’t be advanced as a firm by all being the same, which is why diversity and inclusion is one of our strategic priorities. We’re committed to supporting a culture that drives inclusion. Every day, we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone feels that they can bring their authentic selves to work. To be comfortable and confident to be who they are in the workplace. To feel like they belong. To be All In.
We continually listen using tools such as focus groups, surveys, and input from our affinity groups, to understand the wide range of experiences and barriers that our diverse colleagues face. And we hold ourselves accountable, with data and transparency at the heart of our strategy. We’re proud of the how far we’ve come, but we’re not there yet. We’ll keep asking hard questions and making brave decisions until we are.
We have a number of network groups to help us drive this work. Globally we have A&Out, our award-winning network for our LGBTQ+ community, with over 150 members and 750 allies across the world, and AccessAbility, our global network for colleagues who have a disability or have caring responsibilities. Across the world we have local networks and affinity groups who focus on gender, race, faith and social mobility.
“Simply understanding the benefits of diversity is not enough to make the difference. In the real world, we need to act in a deliberate way to ensure that we create an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute and progress.”
Wim Dejonghe, senior partner
Our locations
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Europe
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Africa
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Asia Pacific
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Middle East
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North America
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Latin America
In addition to countries where we have offices, we also have a number of International Desks advising clients on large scale international transactions in Europe.
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