"Over the past two years, we have been investing significantly in our central business teams, as well as in technology and data, to deliver smarter and more consistent ways of working across a firm of our scale and ambition. That work has created new roles and reshaped others. In some areas this has meant limited and localized headcount reductions. Where that has been necessary, we are working closely to support affected colleagues."
"A&O Shearman is slashing business services roles in its London office, primarily impacting roles across A&O's IT, finance, and marketing teams. About 20 positions will be cut as a result."
"This isn't the first time A&O has trimmed headcount since its combination. In 2024, the firm cut 10% of its equity partners while at the same time closing its office in Johannesburg, South Africa, as well as its consulting business. In all, 32 attorneys and about 88 staff members were let go as a result of the closures."
A&O Shearman, formed by a major merger, is streamlining operations by reducing business services roles in its London office. The cuts primarily affect positions in IT, finance, and marketing teams, with about 20 roles expected to be eliminated. The firm states that it has invested over the past two years in central business teams, technology, and data to create smarter and more consistent ways of working at its scale. The investment has created new roles and reshaped existing ones, with localized headcount reductions in some areas. The firm says it is working closely to support affected colleagues. In 2024, it cut 10% of equity partners and closed its Johannesburg office and consulting business, resulting in 32 attorneys and about 88 staff being let go.
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