Law Firm Mergers See Slight Uptick in 2024
The legal industry has observed a modest increase in the number of law firm mergers in the first half of…
Allen & Overy
A&O Shearman Merger: Big Law’s New Player
The recent merger of London-based Allen & Overy and New York's Shearman & Sterling has birthed A&O Shearman, the world's…
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Elect New Partners Ahead of Merger
Ahead of their anticipated merger set to finalize on May 1, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have announced…
Paul Hastings Bolsters IP Litigation Team with Allen & Overy’s Tech-Focused Lawyers
Paul Hastings, a leading law firm, continues its strategic expansion with the addition of a six-partner team specializing in technology-focused…
Sarah McLean, Leader of Shearman & Sterling’s U.S. Energy Group, Departs for Willkie Farr & Gallagher Ahead of Shearman’s Merger with Allen & Overy
In a strategic move preceding the impending merger between Shearman & Sterling and Allen & Overy, Sarah McLean, a prominent…
Lawyers Exit Magic Circle Firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Ahead of $3.5 Billion Merger
In anticipation of the $3.5 billion (£2.76 billion) merger between Magic Circle law firm Allen & Overy and US-based Shearman…
Allen & Overy Prepares for Leadership Vote in Merged Venture with Shearman & Sterling
Allen & Overy is gearing up for a pivotal leadership decision as it prepares to merge with Shearman & Sterling.…
Allen & Overy Faces Cybersecurity Breach: Latest Victim of Ransomware Attack
Magic Circle Law Firm Falls Prey to Cyber Attack In a recent turn of events, Allen & Overy (A&O), a…
Allen & Overy to Spin Off aosphere in Deal with Inflexion and Endicott Capital
Leading law firm Allen & Overy has announced the spin-off of its online legal information business, aosphere, in a strategic…
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Merger Leadership Announced
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Merge Leadership In a significant development, Allen & Overy (A&O) and Shearman &…
Rimon Law Firm Expands through Merger with SilvermanAcampora
San Francisco-based Rimon Law firm announced a strategic merger with SilvermanAcampora, a prominent business law firm in Long Island, New…
Allen & Overy Managing Partner Steps Down amidst Shearman Merger Talks
Allen & Overy's Managing Partner, Gareth Price, has resigned from the global law firm ahead of its anticipated merger with…