“As a matter of priority, we are assessing exactly what data has been impacted, and we are informing affected clients,” the spokesperson said. “We appreciate that this is an important matter for our clients, and we take this very seriously.”
A&O Braces for Legal History Amidst Cyber Turmoil
In the throes of this digital tempest, Allen & Overy LLP prepares to finalize what could be the largest tie-up in legal history. With over 99% approval from partners at both firms, the impending merger with Shearman & Sterling is set to birth a legal behemoth boasting 3,900 lawyers and a combined revenue of $3.5 billion by May 2024.