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Multinational law firm

Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP

No. of offices	Over 48 worldwide
No. of lawyers	Approximately 4,000
Major practice areas	General practice
Date founded	1 May 2024; 7 months ago (1 May 2024) by merger
Company type	Limited liability partnership
Website	www.aoshearman.com

Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP (commonly A&O Shearman) is a multinational law firm. The firm was formed as a result of a merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, creating a firm estimated to have over 4,000 attorneys across 48 offices with a combined revenue of $3.4 billion.

The merger terms were announced on 21 May 2023 and approved on 13 October 2023 by more than 99% of partners from both firms. The merger was completed on 1 May 2024.

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References

Sweney, Mark (22 May 2023). "Law firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling plan to merge in $3.4bn deal". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
Beioley, Kate (21 May 2023). "Allen & Overy and Shearman plan merger to create $3.4bn law firm". Financial Times. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
Thomas, David; Merken, Sara; Thomas, David; Merken, Sara (22 May 2023). "A&O Shearman merger would be a blockbuster, but maybe not a harbinger". Reuters. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
Merken, Sara (1 May 2024). "A&O Shearman joins ranks of major transatlantic law firm mergers". Reuters. Retrieved 3 May 2024.

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