A&O Shearman’s abrupt decision to shut its Johannesburg office has sparked a backlash, with one senior lawyer calling the move “incredibly distasteful”. As part of sweeping post-merger changes, […]
Paul Weiss Adds New Derivatives Partner From A&O Shearman
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison announced Monday the addition of finance group partner Kerri Durso from A&O Shearman. Durso, whose practice focuses on over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives, joins […]
‘We’re Watching A&O Shearman With Interest’: CMS’s New Senior Partner on US Merger Ambition
Seven years before Allen & Overy merged with Shearman & Sterling, CMS masterminded what was at the time the biggest law firm merger the U.K. market ever seen, […]
A&O and Shearman Continue Lateral Hiring as Merger Date Approaches
While Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling continue to see lateral exits in the lead-up to their merger next month, both firms are still adding lateral partners in […]