A & O Shearman

Allen & Overy is an international law firm headquartered in London, established in 1930, that provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and industries worldwide. The firm specializes in areas such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, tax, intellectual property, and debt financing. It serves various sectors, including energy, telecommunications, media, manufacturing, life sciences, and technology. Over the past year, Allen & Overy has advised prominent clients on significant transactions, including HSBC's restructuring project to comply with regulatory reforms, 21st Century Fox's proposed acquisition by The Walt Disney Company, and the notable restructuring of Edcon Holdings Ltd. The firm also played a key role in the merger of Worldpay with Vantiv, involving collaboration among lawyers from multiple offices.

Shearman & Sterling is a distinguished law firm established in 1872 and based in New York City. With over 135 years of experience, it provides a wide range of legal services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and governmental organizations. The firm specializes in various practice areas, including antitrust, arbitration, litigation, intellectual property, project development, international law, tax, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, financial restructuring, insolvency, and project finance. Shearman & Sterling serves multiple sectors, such as healthcare, real estate, energy, banking, technology, transportation, manufacturing, automotive, construction, aerospace, defense, and power. The firm is known for delivering insightful and valuable legal advice tailored to its clients' needs. On May 1, 2024, Shearman & Sterling merged with Allen & Overy, becoming A&O Shearman.