Allen & Overy news

Jackson Allen pursued a career in law because he liked to argue

Jackson Allen pursued a career in law because he liked to argue

The A&O Shearman partner also talks transitioning from a full-service firm to something of a startup

A&O Shearman steals litigator Amy Middlebrook from Baker McKenzie

A&O Shearman steals litigator Amy Middlebrook from Baker McKenzie

She is an expert in complex commercial litigation, financial services, and class action disputes

Hogan Lovells to close offices in Warsaw, Johannesburg, and Sydney amid strategic refocus

Hogan Lovells to close offices in Warsaw, Johannesburg, and Sydney amid strategic refocus

The firm plans to focus on driving growth in more strategic locations, such as London and New York

Locke Lord, Troutman Pepper to merge with over 1,600 lawyers in US, Europe

Locke Lord, Troutman Pepper to merge with over 1,600 lawyers in US, Europe

Combined firm Troutman Pepper Locke to have 33 offices in US, two in Europe

A&O Shearman to cut a tenth of its partnership, close Johannesburg office after merger

A&O Shearman to cut a tenth of its partnership, close Johannesburg office after merger

Global firm will also shutter its consulting practice, which combines legal and advisory services