Inside the first ever transatlantic Magic Circle law firm — with A&O Shearman

Monday 9 September, 4pm to 6pm, taking place virtually


THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

Join us on the afternoon of Monday 9 September for a virtual student event with A&O Shearman.

Earlier this year, the revolutionary mega-merger between Magic Circle player Allen & Overy and elite US law firm Shearman & Sterling gave rise to an entirely new global powerhouse.

Date: Monday 9 September 2024
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Location: Virtual event
Level: Students, Graduates

As A&O Shearman makes its debut as the world’s third largest law firm, we’ll be joined by lawyers from each legacy firm, alongside members of its graduate recruitment team, to delve into the merger. Together, they’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities the union presents, as well as A&O Shearman’s vision for the future. Also up for discussion will be what the merger will mean for students applying for training contracts at A&O Shearman.

The speakers

• James Partridge, early careers recruitment partner and training principal
Sara Couling, partner in the finance team
• Gabriella Griggs, senior associate in the antitrust team
• Yolanda Borquaye, associate in the US capital markets and global ECM team
• Kush Patel, trainee solicitor at A&O Shearman

After short talks and a panel discussion there will be virtual networking with A&O Shearman trainees and members of the firm’s graduate recruitment team.

This event is now fully booked.