A&O Shearman was formed in 2024 via the merger of two historic firms, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. With nearly 4,000 lawyers globally, we are equally fluent in English law, U.S. law and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets.
This combination creates a new kind of law firm, one built to achieve unparalleled outcomes for our clients on their most complex, multijurisdictional matters – everywhere in the world. A firm that advises at the forefront of the forces changing the current of global business and that is unrivalled in its global strength.
Our clients benefit from the collective experience of teams who work with many of the world’s most influential companies and institutions, and have a history of precedent-setting innovations.
Together our lawyers advise more than a third of NYSE-listed businesses, a fifth of the NASDAQ and a notable proportion of the London Stock Exchange, the Euronext, Euronext Paris and the Tokyo and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges.
Voices for Change by A&O Shearman brings together a community of inclusive thinkers and thought leaders. Join Justin Farrance, our global DE&I ambassador, as he interviews colleagues...
Voices for Change by A&O Shearman brings together a
community of inclusive thinkers and thought leaders. Join Justin
Farrance, our global DE&I ambassador, as he interviews
colleagues and clients about their personal stories, commitment to
DE&I and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with
new episodes every month.
Episode 3 launches to coincide with the International Day of
Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday, December 3. This episode aims
to raise awareness about the positive impact of employing
individuals with additional needs – both for the benefit of
our firm and wider society.
Justin is joined by Florence Garrett, a conference waiter who
has Down Syndrome. Florence shares her personal story, and the
valuable contributions she makes both in her job, as well as with
various charities and external organizations.
Together with David Campbell
(partner) and Campbell Brown (catering general manager), the
episode suggests different ways in which organisations can set
people with additional needs up for success, and a call to action
for others to extend their support for similar initiatives.
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