Adam Hakki, steering the ship at Shearman, mirrored this optimism. Reflecting on the journey since the merger’s announcement in May, he shed light on the significant strides made, emphasizing the rallying support from clients and peers, all eager for the dawn of the new “A&O Shearman.”
Key Milestones Achieved
The firms, in a choreographed dance towards integration, highlighted their recent achievements. They’ve masterfully navigated “key transaction milestones,” from meticulous financial scrutiny to operational assessments. Adding to the momentum, the obligatory 30-day waiting span under U.S. antitrust legislation has faded into the rearview. Furthermore, Shearman clinched crucial approvals, adapting retirement and pension blueprints to the merger’s demands.
Emerging from this merger maze will be the colossus “A&O Shearman,” boasting a staggering roster of 3,950 legal mavens and 800 partners, spread across a sprawling 48 offices. The merged entity embodies 250 years of unparalleled legal heritage, promising a future forged by the world’s legal luminaries, the joint statement gushed.
