A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman is one of the largest and most connected law firms in the world. With around 47 offices in 29 countries as of December 2024, A&O Shearman is a global powerhouse that helps the world’s leading businesses grow, innovate, and thrive. The firm combines the expertise of Allen & Overy, a leader in European banking, finance, and capital markets, with Shearman & Sterling’s deep U.S. roots in corporate law, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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For nearly a century, A&O Shearman has built a reputation for thinking ahead and delivering innovative solutions to its clients’ most complex legal and commercial challenges. Leveraging Allen & Overy’s strengths in cross-border transactions and Shearman & Sterling’s excellence in litigation and regulatory work, the firm offers seamless, multijurisdictional services across English, U.S., and international law.
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Global reach, local depth: A&O Shearman harnesses its collective global resources to help clients gain a competitive edge in the markets they operate in. With expertise spanning multiple jurisdictions and industries, the firm’s integrated approach ensures both global coverage and local insight.
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Lasting relationships, market leadership: A&O Shearman partners with many of the world’s leading businesses, combining cutting-edge legal insights with a deep understanding of their industries. The firm’s commitment to long-term partnerships enables clients to navigate their most challenging legal and commercial issues with confidence.
High-performance culture: At A&O Shearman, excellence is the standard. The firm’s clients expect the highest level of service, and its people deliver. A&O Shearman fosters an environment where the brightest legal minds can thrive, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.​
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For more information on the firm, please visit: https://www.aoshearman.com/en
A&O Shearman's Global Reach
As one of the only six firms to act on more than USD 1.3 trillion worth of deals globally in 2021, the footprint of A&O Shearman is one of the largest among all the global elite law firms and it is commended for its work in every region it operates in with numerous firm awards and Band 1 rankings across practices and geographies.
Jointly led by Sheila Ahuja and Pallavi Gopinath Aney, A&O Shearman’s India Group is made up of over 100 partners and associates drawn from across their network of international offices, particularly Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Singapore and New York. All of these professionals have deep specialist knowledge of the Indian market and a long track record of working on India-related matters. Regarded as a Tier 1 practice, A&O Shearman’s India Group, advises on innovative deals, market “firsts”, and award-winning transactions.
A&O Shearman and IDNC
A&O Shearman has collaborated with NLU Jodhpur to conduct the third National Law University, Jodhpur International Deal Negotiation Competition in partnership with A&O Shearman. The Competition will provide a platform to students to build their knowledge and commercial negotiation skills, understand corporate and business laws, help understand the practical aspects of commercial laws and understand the different approach and styles followed globally. Given that the students will be negotiating factual legal problems based on real-life examples, the Competition will enable them to strengthen their practical knowledge
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