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May 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
A&O Shearman Goes Live, With New Firm Naming Board and Practice LeadersThe combined firm said the broad strokes on leadership, practice structure and compensation have been ironed out.
By Patrick Smith | Jack Womack
8 minute read
April 30, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Names UK and US Managing PartnersThe two firms are set to launch their tie-up officially on May 1.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 30, 2024 | International Edition
A&O, Shearman Form $3.5B Firm—Here's How They Got HereAs the merger takes effect, Law.com International traces the journey of the two firms that are now forming one of the world's largest legal institutions.
By Jack Womack
8 minute read
April 29, 2024 | International Edition
BHP Group General Counsel Steps DownA former Herbert Smith Freehills partner is taking on the high profile position at the mining company.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 26, 2024 | International Edition
HFW Hits Eversheds Paris for 2-Partner-Led Arbitration TeamHFW's latest hire means that the firm has now added 30 partners across its international network since the beginning of the financial year April 2023.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 25, 2024 | International Edition
US Leads the Way in DLA Piper Partner PromotionsIt becomes the latest major firm to announce a reduced round of promotions for 2024 in comparison to the cohorts seen in 2023.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
April 24, 2024 | International Edition
Maples Group Relocates to Neuroinclusive London OfficeThe proportion of the population who are neurodiverse is put, in some studies, at between 15 and 20%.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 19, 2024 | International Edition
Former Ince Senior Partner and Celebrated Shipping Lawyer Julian Clark DiesClark also had spells at firms such as Hill Dickinson and HFW.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 18, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Names Middle East Managing PartnerThe combination of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling goes live on 1 May, with the former Middle East head acting as senior partner.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 18, 2024 | International Edition
Slaughter and May, Skadden Among Firms Advising on £7.9B Packaging Company SaleSlaughter and May has advised DS Smith on a number of occasions over recent years.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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