Allen & Overy news

Incoming A&O Shearman associate Jude D'Alesio launches Legal Education and Access Programme

Incoming A&O Shearman associate Jude D'Alesio launches Legal Education and Access Programme

The UK mentoring scheme caters to university students from low-income or single-parent households

Global firm A&O Shearman ends first year with US$3.7 billion in client revenue

Global firm A&O Shearman ends first year with US$3.7 billion in client revenue

Profit per equity partner came in at US$2.6 million

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