A&O Shearman transforms the way law is practiced, to deliver unparalleled results for our clients' most complex matters – everywhere in the world. We’re a law firm at the forefront of the forces changing the current of global business: energy transition, life sciences, technology, private capital, finance and beyond. With nearly 4,000 lawyers globally– 30% in the U.S., 30% in the U.K. and 40% across other major financial centers – we are equally fluent in English law, U.S. law and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets. A firm where everyone can belong, excel, move markets and make a difference. On May 1, 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to become A&O Shearman. Content on this page is general information Read more