A&O Shearman

Global law firm. Local expertise.

★ 5 · 5 reviews HR Consulting Licensed

About

A&O Shearman is a Magic Circle-adjacent global law firm created by the 2023 merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. The Hong Kong office sits in Exchange Square, Central, and handles capital markets, M&A, finance, and disputes work across Asia Pacific. Their Global Employment & Compensation practice advises multinationals on cross-border HR and executive remuneration. The firm has over 3,800 lawyers across 40+ offices worldwide.

What Clients Say

5 reviews averaging 5 stars, but mostly event attendees and building visitors rather than legal clients — not representative of service quality.

Why Choose Them

  • 40+ offices in global network covering all major financial centres
  • Full-service employment and compensation practice for multinationals
  • Formed from two elite legacy firms with combined 200+ years of history

Services

Executive SearchLegal AdvisoryGlobal Employment & CompensationM&A Advisory

Industries Served

Financial ServicesBankingPrivate EquityCapital MarketsTechnologyEnergyReal Estate

Placement Levels

C-SuiteDirectorManagerProfessional

FAQ

What is A&O Shearman?

A global law firm formed in 2023 from the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling.

Does A&O Shearman handle employment law?

Yes, the Global Employment & Compensation practice advises on executive remuneration, cross-border employment, and HR compliance.

Social Proof

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