A&O Shearman has lost 59 partners outside Asia after a decision to reduce 10% of equity partnership.
Layoffs
59 partners leave A&O Shearman outside Asia since decision to trim 10% of equity partnership
April 28, 2025, 3:19 pm CDT
Twenty-five U.S. partners are among the 59 partners who left A&O Shearman since its decision last year to trim 10% of its global equity partnership. (Image from Shutterstock)
Twenty-five U.S. partners are among the 59 partners who left A&O Shearman since its decision last year to trim 10% of its global equity partnership, according to a count by Law.com.
The count does not include 15 partners who left A&O Shearman in Asia, as previously reported by Law.com. Butit does include partners who left in the United States, London, Europe, Africa and Australia.
A&O Shearman said last year the partner cuts were “a difficult but necessary step forward” following the merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. About 45 of the partners who left joined another law firm.
A&O said that it has approximately 800 partners worldwide. This is the same number as when it announced its cuts. Law.com says it’s unclear why the number isn’t lower.
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