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Discover what it means to belong and excel at A&O Shearman

We're at the start of an exciting journey as a new industry-leading global law firm, and this offers great opportunities for our people. Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel - whether you’re starting out, or taking the next step in your career.

Together, we achieve unparalleled outcomes for our clients and for each other.

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Belong and excel at A&O Shearman Australia

A&O Shearman was the first global elite law firm to commence operations in Australia, through the legacy of A&O. Our practice now comprises 25 top-tier partners, each leaders in their field.

Our Australian operations in Sydney and Perth are fully integrated into A&O Shearman’s global network. We focus on innovative and expert legal solutions across a broad range of areas.

A&O Shearman Australia offers the best of both worlds: the expertise and resources of a global elite law practice coupled with a leading group of senior domestic practitioners.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate and conduct our business across Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to Elders, past, present and future.

Learn more about our work in Australia

Key facts and figures

Global reach

Nearly 4,000 lawyers combined, including 800 partners, across 47 offices and 29 countries globally.

Culture, work and values

A shared history of outstanding work, culture and values.

USD3.5 billion

A&O Shearman's annual revenue.

Third largest integrated law firm

We are the world's third largest integrated law firm by gross revenue.

USD1bn in U.S. revenue

Generated by 200 partners and 650 lawyers.

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The most band 1 global Chambers practices.

Working at A&O Shearman - Australia

Quality and reputation

Culture and values

Growth and development

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Cutting-edge AI tools

Flexible and hybrid working

Wellbeing

Social impact

Sustainability

Quality and reputation

We regularly work on complex cross-border transactions, groundbreaking new legal solutions and products, and help leading client organizations resolve their most difficult disputes. Our fluency in English, U.S., and global law enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. Our teams receive regular accolades for the outcomes we deliver, and our client list reflects our status as the third-largest global law firm.

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