Ahead of a scheduled merger in May, two esteemed law firms, Allen & Overy (A&O) and Shearman & Sterling have announced their first round of partner promotions. Of the 40 newly-promoted partners, 32 are from A&O while Shearman has elevated eight lawyers. As both firms prepare to combine forces, this development reflects their commitment to promoting talent from within.
Details of the promotions and the upcoming merger can be found in the original article here.