With over 5,600 people in over 40 offices, we’re a business doing work of global significance.
What we do goes beyond delivering an outstanding service. We lead the market by creating new solutions for our clients’ most complex legal and business challenges, helping them grow, innovate and thrive. By thinking creatively and entrepreneurially, we challenge expectations, push boundaries and build for the future. We draw on a world-leading network of expertise and a unique platform – such as our Advanced Delivery services and our network of Peerpoint consultants, to set the highest standards for our industry.
Global coverage in today’s market does not simply mean having offices in important cities around the world. For us, it means combining our global resources and sector expertise to work on matters that cross international boundaries with our culturally and geographically diverse teams. For you, it means that wherever you work, you’ll find a culture of inclusion and support – feeling confident to bring your whole self to work every single day. At A&O, you're not only valued for what you do, but for who you are.
We work to attract and retain the very best people – and we support them to build their future with us. As part of our high-performance culture, we have high expectations of one another in everything we do. We foster a working environment based on collaboration and mutual respect, where everyone is trusted to do their very best work in the way they see fit, to a standard we all share. It's thanks to our people that we're the only law firm to have featured in the top three of the Financial Times Innovative Law Firm ranking every year, and to have topped the list six times.
As important as our work is, we know that it’s also imperative for our people to have a life beyond it. It's why we've created a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual feels they can belong. We expect you to own your career, and in turn, we will provide you with the support you need to seize every opportunity. Everyone at A&O is given the space and encouragement to pursue the goals, interests and passions that make them who they are.
Our global success is built on our expansive network.
With offices in over 40 countries, we act as one global law firm driving excellence consistently across the world and setting the standard for the future. Wherever the next challenge arises, we're ready to have our best people tackle it, even when that means travelling to support clients locally. Mobility of knowledge, ideas and people is central to our strategy, paramount to our firm’s performance and your personal and professional growth. So, we encourage all of our people to explore international opportunities, develop a global mind-set, broaden their cultural exposure and expand their network.
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With over 5,600 people in over 40 offices, we’re a business doing work of global significance.
What we do goes beyond delivering an outstanding service. We lead the market by creating new solutions for our clients’ most complex legal and business challenges, helping them grow, innovate and thrive. By thinking creatively and entrepreneurially, we challenge expectations, push boundaries and build for the future. We draw on a world-leading network of expertise and a unique platform – such as our Advanced Delivery services and our network of Peerpoint consultants, to set the highest standards for our industry.
Global coverage in today’s market does not simply mean having offices in important cities around the world. For us, it means combining our global resources and sector expertise to work on matters that cross international boundaries with our culturally and geographically diverse teams. For you, it means that wherever you work, you’ll find a culture of inclusion and support – feeling confident to bring your whole self to work every single day. At A&O, you're not only valued for what you do, but for who you are.
We work to attract and retain the very best people – and we support them to build their future with us. As part of our high-performance culture, we have high expectations of one another in everything we do. We foster a working environment based on collaboration and mutual respect, where everyone is trusted to do their very best work in the way they see fit, to a standard we all share. It's thanks to our people that we're the only law firm to have featured in the top three of the Financial Times Innovative Law Firm ranking every year, and to have topped the list six times.
As important as our work is, we know that it’s also imperative for our people to have a life beyond it. It's why we've created a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual feels they can belong. We expect you to own your career, and in turn, we will provide you with the support you need to seize every opportunity. Everyone at A&O is given the space and encouragement to pursue the goals, interests and passions that make them who they are.
Our global success is built on our expansive network.
With offices in over 40 countries, we act as one global law firm driving excellence consistently across the world and setting the standard for the future. Wherever the next challenge arises, we're ready to have our best people tackle it, even when that means travelling to support clients locally. Mobility of knowledge, ideas and people is central to our strategy, paramount to our firm’s performance and your personal and professional growth. So, we encourage all of our people to explore international opportunities, develop a global mind-set, broaden their cultural exposure and expand their network.
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.
Pro bono and community investment
At A&O, we work towards functioning as a socially responsible business that positively contributes to society while being committed to our people and clients as well as the wider legal sector. Our pro bono and community investment (PBCI) initiatives continue to enable individuals and communities to access justice, social finance, education and employment around the world, while building the skills and perspectives of our people, strengthening our relationships with our clients and tangibly demonstrating our core values and culture.
We know that A&O’s PBCI work tackles the root causes of injustice as well as its consequences. Our work addresses structural racism, inequality and lack of inclusion, helping disadvantaged communities and individuals around the world to access their rights and to fulfil their potential. 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.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We all thrive when what makes us different is embraced. We aim to make progress by harnessing our differences, which is why diversity, equity and inclusion are some 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 know that when every individual feels like they belong, we're able to excel together and achieve more, which is why we're constantly striving to nurture a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. 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 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
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Our locations
Europe
Africa
Asia Pacific
Middle East
North America
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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