Owain Worman
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Owain Worman

Global Head - Process Improvement

Email

owain.worman@aoshearman.com

Phone

+44 20 3088 1602

Offices

London

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Owain is a dynamic change leader who heads the Legal Process Improvement Team, dedicated to enhancing the delivery of legal services through the optimization of processes, resourcing, and the integration of technology and AI.

With over 14 years of experience in leading and delivering transformation programs for a diverse range of clients across various industries and sectors, Owain brings a wealth of expertise to the legal industry, having spent 7 years working with large law firms and their clients.

Owain's extensive experience includes collaborating with clients to define and implement target operating models, establishing, and mobilizing transformation programs, as well as conducting comprehensive reviews of legal, operational, and business services and processes to deliver measurable improvements. His approach ensures that clients achieve significant and sustainable outcomes.

Before joining the legal sector, Owain had a successful career in consulting, where he led complex, cross-functional, and multi-jurisdictional transformation programs. He worked closely with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans and tangible business results.

Owain leverages a diverse toolkit that includes Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and Programme, Project, and Change Management methodologies. He is accredited in Managing Successful Programmes, Prince 2 and Lean Kanban, and holds a certification in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Oxford.

Experience

Representative matters

  • For M&A clients, developed a new and improved process for Due Diligence now rolled out to over 40 matters and delivering fee efficiencies of up to 15%.
  • For a global bank, reduced legal counsel spend by 20% on a jumbo issuance programme process.
  • An international brewer and exporter to develop an efficient and effective process for food regulatory compliance for new products. 
     
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.